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There Is No Other

  
These are pretty exclusive words.  “There is no other”. We live in a world that longs after inclusion rather than truth.  We would rather have a false sense of peace than solid fact if it means conflict.  God perfectly loves peace and truth but does not compromise either for the sake of temporary peace.  

This reminds me of the showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18.  

“Then they took the ox which was given them and they prepared it and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon saying, “O Baal, answer us.” But there was no voice and no one answered. And they leaped about the altar which they made.”

1 Kings‬ ‭18:26 NASB

Baal did not answer because he is not God. Then it was Elijah’s turn:

Answer me, O LORD, answer me, that this people may know that You, O LORD, are God, and that You have turned their heart back again.” Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The LORD, He is God; the LORD, He is God.””

‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭18:37-39‬ ‭NASB‬‬

I love that the sacrifice was surrounded by a trench of water.  Clearly shows that nothing is impossible with God and that He is able to do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine!

Personal Reflection

One of greatest dangers in this ala carte world is that we take a little tidbit from each religion and put it together to try to find happiness and not ruffle any feathers.  God is not a religion. He is God and rightly deserves to be acknowledged as such.  Anything taking His place becomes an idol that violates the “There is no other” statement above.  This can include other gods, work, self, sex, money…..and the list goes on. Meditate on what your life looks like when you fully place all your trust in The One True Living God. 

Prayer Focus

LORD God, you are the only true God. You have formed us from the dust of the ground with your own hands and breathed life from your very breath.  You are our God and we are your people. May we never let any other occupy your rightful place in our lives.  May we never look to another as lord.  Your mighty works have brought us to awe and wonder.  Our lips are filled with praise for you for all eternity.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

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