Do We Worship the Message or the Messenger?

Acts 14:8-19New King James Version (NKJV) Idolatry at Lystra

8 And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. 9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked.

11 Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” 12 And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out 15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them,

Do We Worship the Message or the Messenger?

Are we too lazy to look beyond the surface. Do we quickly grab onto any message that touches our hearts and “tickles our ears” because we don't want to take the time to study and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal Divine Truths?

Do we get annoyed or downright angry when we are encouraged to see the truth.

18 And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.
It seems the crowd wondered why Paul and Barnabas couldn't just enjoy the worship they wanted to give them. Why on earth did they want to bore them with details. Paul healed and preached exciting words. It was great to have reason for a celebration and a time to party. It was annoying to have someone dampen their high spirits with truth.
Stoning, Escape to Derbe 19 Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.

Are we bored when we receive a message of truth if it doesn't come with a brass band? Are we annoyed when we are encouraged to fill in the blanks, complete the picture and reach a better understanding when it requires us to actually read the Word for ourselves and open ourselves to the leading of the Holy Spirit?

Are we careful not to glorify the clay and neglect the Potter in our desire for excitement over substance.

I pray our Holy Father open our eyes to His truths and our hearts to receive His message.

May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!