How can Psalm 115:7 inspire us to trust in God's power over idols? Setting the Scene Psalm 115 spotlights the stark difference between lifeless idols and the living God. Verse 7 drives the point home: “ ‘They have hands but cannot feel, feet but cannot walk; nor can they utter a sound with their throats.’ ” Idols Are Powerless • They look impressive, but the verse exposes their inability to sense, move, or speak. • Hands that “cannot feel” remind us idols can’t respond to prayers or needs. • Feet that “cannot walk” reveal they can’t come to anyone’s rescue. • Silent throats underscore utter helplessness—no wisdom, no comfort, no authority. • Because idols do nothing, trusting them always ends in disappointment (Isaiah 44:9–20; Jeremiah 10:5). God’s Living Power • Unlike idols, the LORD “does whatever pleases Him in heaven and on earth” (Psalm 135:6). • He hears and answers (Psalm 34:15), sees and acts (2 Chronicles 16:9), speaks and it is done (Genesis 1). • Christ’s resurrection seals the truth that our God is alive and victorious (Romans 1:4). How Psalm 115:7 Fuels Our Trust • Reveals the futility of every substitute for God—money, status, technology, even self. • Invites honest evaluation: “Am I leaning on anything that can’t feel, walk, or speak into my life?” • Magnifies the Lord’s reliability: His hands protect, His feet pursue, His voice leads. • Builds courage to resist cultural idols because we know they possess zero true power. • Refocuses worship: giving God our praise keeps our hearts anchored in reality, not illusion. Reinforcing Scriptures • Exodus 20:3 — “You shall have no other gods before Me.” • 1 Corinthians 8:4 — “We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world.” • Psalm 135:15-18 parallels Psalm 115, repeating that idols “have mouths but cannot speak…those who make them become like them.” • Isaiah 46:4 — “Even to your old age…I will carry you,” contrasting idols that must be carried (Isaiah 46:1-2). Key Takeaway Psalm 115:7 strips idols of their disguise and spotlights the living God’s unmatched power. Because He alone feels, moves, and speaks, we can abandon every false refuge and rest our full confidence in Him. |
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