The Idol Won’t Leave—You Must Let It Go

Many people say they’re begging God to take away their struggle—and I understand, because I’ve done the same for 18 years. God gave me freedom once, and I walked in it for two years. But when trials came, instead of running to Jesus, I returned to sin. Throughout the Bible, we don’t often see God simply removing the idols from people’s lives. Instead, He sends His Word—through prophets or conviction—commanding us to put them away ourselves. “Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments.” – Genesis 35:2 “Cast ye away every man the abominations of his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt.” – Ezekiel 20:7 God will not force us to choose Him. He wants a willing heart. He gives us the strength through His Spirit, but the choice to surrender is ours. “Choose you this day whom ye will serve.” – Joshua 24:15 “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” – James 4:8 We must take whatever steps are necessary to remove the idol from our lives—whether it’s prayer, fasting, cutting off temptation, or removing access to sinful things. “If thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.” – Matthew 5:30 This is serious. We are God’s temple, and there should be no idols in His dwelling place. “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” – 1 Corinthians 3:16 “Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.” – 1 John 5:21 So let’s stop waiting for God to remove what we’re clinging to. He has already told us to let it go. God Won’t Remove What You Refuse to Surrender. The question is: will we obey? I know I need to let go. We can do this brothers and sisters. Whatever it takes!