Friday evening I went to my friend Todd’s home to watch a football game. I always enjoy visiting him and his wife. His Golden Retriever and I have become friends. He also has another dog a smaller mixed breed dog.
I was wondering how the dogs would respond to me since I did not bring treats for them this time, but Indy the Golden was with me the whole evening. I was petting him throughout the whole game. He even followed me to the bathroom door and waited for me.
The smaller dog wanted attention too but each time I would give her some attention, Indy would push her away. Indy did not want to share my attention. He was jealous and wanted my attention all to himself.
Did you know that God uses the word jealous to describe himself?
Deuteronomy 4:24 says:
For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
God created us. God is our Savior since after all Jesus God the Son came into this life to die for us. God’s love is all consuming. He does not want to share our attention or love with any false gods. He wants us all for himself and for his people.
What does it mean to you that God is a consuming fire not wanting to share you with any false gods? For me it is comforting to know that his love for me is that strong.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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