Anger the gods

We have one heart.

In our hearts sits one throne.

This is what you and I center our lives around.

God makes it very clear that there is one God and it’s him.

And that all other gods are cheap substitutes.

But here’s the deal:

We all have bowed down to the gods.

Even good things can become gods.

It can also be ourselves, spouse, children, boyfriend, girlfriend, money, career, sports, pop culture, food, pets, politics, sex, church, you name it.

Often they are.

And we pat each other on the back for it.

There’s a better way.

Jesus.

Jesus is the only object of our worship that won’t ruin us.

A ravenous wolf eating its prey doesn’t like to be bothered.

And neither do the gods.

Don’t be something’s prey!

Worship Jesus.  Enjoy his creation.

You see, there’s a difference between worship and enjoyment.

When God is your God, everything else is done in worship to him.

The gods in their rightful place are often blessings.

Your relationships. Your kids. Your career. Your money. Your time. Your pleasure. Your everything.

But when the gods let you down or die (and they will).

Who will turn to?

What will you do?

Who will you be?

Jesus never lets us down.

He is alive and will never die.

Put all your eggs in his basket.

Live and breathe for him.

Love others as a result.

And if you’re a communicator of the Gospel… go after and anger the gods.

And plead for Jesus to take his rightful place at the center of our lives.