People have always liked shiny things. The lure of fancy, exotic, and expensive things is irresistible. We also begin to attach our self-worth to things we own.

“Their land is filled with silver and gold, and there is no end to their treasures; their land is filled with horses, and there is no end to their chariots.” Isaiah 2:7

Wealth was not a problem for them. In gaining wealth, they gained prominence and became prideful. Worst of all, they forgot the God who cared for them and led them so far. Thus God had to intervene and get them back on the right track.

“So man is humbled, and each one is brought low…” God did it for the Israelites during their exile.

This is an invitation to examine our hearts—constant re-alignment toward love and devotion to Jesus, the one who has brought us thus far.