Exodus 20:1-3–"And God said all these things, saying, 'I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.'"
There is so much here but I intend to keep it brief tonight.
This is God speaking to the people of Israel just after He has pulled them out of Egypt through the Red Sea with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. And yet even now, when they have seen and experienced the very real and active power of God, the people turn to a golden calf in worship. It is truly remarkable how easily the people of God will turn away from Him to worship something that is less worthy. This is why it is such a profound moment in history, such a distinct context for God to call His people out directly and to challenge them to live lives of utter and total commitment to Him and Him alone.
Similarly, this is God's call to us. We have been pulled out and saved from the bondage of slavery to sin. But even under these circumstances of salvation, we are prone to turning to idols instead of continually and fervently worship Him alone. He sits on the throne of our lives. This is how it needs to remain at all times. Let us strive to keep this focus among us!
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