The Lord’s Jealously

Scripture 1 Kings 14:22 Now Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and they provoked Him to jealousy with their sins which they committed, more than all that their fathers had done.

Observation: So why would God be jealous? He loves us and has done everything for us and yet we are constantly turning our back on Him. He wants us to love Him as He loves us, even though that can’t happen because we are incapable of that kind of love, but to deliberately seek other things to love, which don’t love us would be extremely hurtful. It is out of sure defiance and sin that when we turn our back on our Lord and the disasters that occur is not because God’s hand is against us, it’s because He lifts His hand of protection off of us.

Application: Each day my mind wanders and it wanders to negative and hateful thoughts for no reason. It seems I can’t be alone for more than a few minutes before hateful things come to mind. Sometimes I put my job, finances and my desires above God’s, will more than a few times, most of the time. I may not do it intentionally, but it still must be disappointing to God to see someone He has given so much to and has been so patient with to turn his back on Him.

Prayer: My Lord I love you, I do and I know you know my heart and I’m trying to be better. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and change me and draw me close to you that you are always on top of my thoughts and I see people through your eyes and not mine. I want to finish well and bring a smile to your face each day and no longer disappointment.