Ezekiel 14:1-16:63

Then the word of the Lord came to me: "Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all?" (Ezekiel 14:2-3)

This reading really challenges me. What idols have I set up in my heart? I'm pretty sure I can think of some. What stumbling blocks have I put before my face? Television, newspapers, and movies come to mind first. 

God, please dethrone every idol in my heart and help me by Your power and Your grace to remove all stumbling blocks that I face.

"'...So I will establish my covenant with you, and you will know that I am the Lord. Then, when I make atonement for you for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your humiliation, declares the Sovereign Lord.'" (Ezekiel 16:62-63)

I am grateful: Through the prophet God says here that the Lord will make atonement for God's people. I believe God makes such an atonement in Jesus Christ.