“Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.” – Exodus 34:14 (NIV)
The relationship between God and us is sometimes described in the Bible as akin to one between lovers, with us as His bride. Therefore, He seeks the first place in our lives.
Let us work then towards putting God first by doing the following:
- Identify our “over-desire(s)”. What might we be drawn to, given our present circumstances?
- Break-up with whom you are having spiritual adultery with. Walk away.
- Pray for God to help. Pray out His Word in Matthew 6:13: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
- Run away! Flee from temptation and resist the devil. Do not do the reverse.
Blessed are we if we are steadfast under trial and persevere when tempted, for when we have passed the test, we will receive the crown of life.