Psalm 135:15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands.
Commentary pointed out that this section of verses is an extended quote from Psalm 115. And I hear echos of verse 17 in the gospels, where the refrain “he who has ears, let him hear” is repeatedly used in at least three of the gospels if not all four.
Psalm 135:16 They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.
But what spoke to me most, I think, is the fact that when we put anything in the place of God as our center, we are creating of it an idol. And when we turn something or someone into an idol, we become like that person or thing. In a world where it is so easy to lose sight of God as my center, these verses are alarming and cautionary.
Psalm 135:17 They have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder of the dangers of putting anything in a place of importance above You in my life. Help me, always, to keep You as my center. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 135:18 Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.
Have a blessed day.