No Other gods

“I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God besides Me.”

Isaiah 45:5 NKJV

As humans we often jealously guard our positions. If we are married we expect that there is no other mate than us. If we are the boss we expect the employee to listen to us and not some other source. As parents we don’t want our children looking to the parents down the street for direction in life. In Exodus 20:5 God says of Himself, “For I, the Lord your God, and a jealous God.” God has a lot invested in His relationship with His people. He is not wrong to be jealous.

God saved His people with a mighty hand. He displayed His power and declared the Israelites to be His people. His Name was on them. At the cross and at the empty tomb He displayed His power and now His Name is on the Church. He calls the Church His bride and devotes His love to her. As a faithful husband He jealously expects a faithful wife.  He expects us to love Him and not another. He expects us to be devoted to Him and not another. As our Beloved He desires that we have but one Lord and God – our Savior Himself.

Our Lord and God, Help us to look only to you with our eyes of love and devotion. Amen.

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