Worthless idols

Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the LORD.

(Jonah 2:11)
A few reflections on the last two days:

Yesterday we went to Batu caves - a sacred Hindu temple scattered with statues and idols of all sorts. Once we had climbed the 272 stairs leading to the caves, we were given a headset which explained why the gods looked the way they did and the function of their several wives.

What was particularly striking was how beautiful the caves were in terms of the rock formations and the sunlight peering in through the top. We also had much fun taking photos of monkeys, and I have to say that was much more interesting than looking at the statues. The irony is the caves and their inhabitants, while reflecting the glory of the True God, are filled with all kinds of other worthless idols.

In the evening Gordon and I prepared a small study on 1 Peter 3 that we planned to use today at a CU meeting. It turned out to be an informal congregation in McDonalds and we didn't use it. The time was instead spent getting to know the Christians and finding out how their ministry is different to ours.

This morning we went half-way up the Petronas towers to the Skybridge that connects the two buildings. This was followed by a trip to the aquarium.

Gordon and I are going to a cell group tonight, and tomorrow there is a dialogue supper. Please pray that the talk at the supper would be clear and that the conversation would be full of grace. Two of the team have been unwell recently so please pray for good health and spiritual/physical strength.