Mustard Seed Thoughts : To Whom

I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.

I Am Found In You by Steven Curtis Chapman

To Whom

By: Ron Edmondson Tuesday, July 01, 2008

"You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:3 NIV

Is there anything in your life that has come between you and your relationship with God? Don't look at me that way. This is a fair question. No, I'm not asking if you use a Ouija board to predict and plan your life. I'm not wondering if you worship your car or bow down to your TV. It is not about whether or not you face the East each day at noon or place turnips under your pillow at night. (I don't know what that means, but it sounds weird enough to fit.)

I'm asking if there is anything, anyone you put in front of your personal, intimate relationship with the only one and true God of the Bible. Still looking at me with a puzzled look? Let me share a few examples for you doubting few:

Would you rather be late for work or late to church? Are you more likely to skip your favorite TV show or your morning devotion? Have you ever given up a meal to spend urgently needed time in prayer? (and they're having fried chicken) Who do you say "good morning" to first each day? What does your checkbook say about your devotion to God? Is the first thing you grab with your coffee a newspaper or a copy of the precious word of God? To whom would your children (or your spouse) say you are the most devoted? Are you insulted more by the use of the Lord's name in vain, or an insult of your Alma Mater?

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! I hope you have some steel toed shoes on today! Mine are going to need a good soaking tonight! Remember, Jesus took the ten commandments to a higher level. Anything between you and God, anything that keeps you from your fervent, passionate, constant devotion to Him, is breaking that first commandment.

You can rejoice with me that He offers forgiveness, but let's start today to obey His perfect word! Let's put Him first! Let's let Him be supreme in our life! Let us begin, right now, making sure there is NO god, BUT GOD!

And I'll pray for your toes!

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