The answer is: Bats

Isa 2:20

In the book of Isaiah, the imagery of people, in their despair, casting their idols to the moles and bats speaks volumes about the futility of worshiping material possessions over divine wisdom. The mention of moles and bats is both cryptic and fascinating. Moles, often associated with underground dwelling, signify things hidden away in darkness. Bats, similarly nocturnal, often evoke feelings of fear and are traditionally linked to places of desolation.

Here's where it gets interesting: both creatures serve to highlight the contrast between the enlightenment found in divine wisdom and the blindness found in idols. This alignment suggests that in times of great anguish, people's false gods will be revealed for what they are – valuable only in their ability to distract us from the deeper truths of life.

Fun trivia for you—did you know that moles can dig up to 18 feet per hour? That’s an incredible feat and also a metaphor for how quickly we can bury our troubles under idolatry. And although bats often get bad press, they do play critical roles in ecosystems, like pollinating plants and managing insect populations. So, in the spirit of Isaiah, let's take a moment to rethink what we value and how our “false idolis” might prevent us from fully seeing or appreciating the abundance of life around us! Don't let the darkness of the bats and moles take away from your light!