The
true and living God must not be reduced to the level of man-made gods.
The challenge goes out from God’s Word: “Where then are the gods you
made for yourselves?” (Jeremiah 2:28).
There is no comparison between God and the gods - “Our God is in
heaven ... But their idols are ... made by the hands of men” (Psalm 115:3-4).
The New Testament affirms the sovereignty of God by proclaiming the
Lordship of Jesus Christ: “God exalted Him to the highest place and gave
Him the Name that is above every name ...” (Philippians 2:9-11).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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