He has warned us

Jeremiah 42-44; Psalm 48; Revelation 13

Rhema: Jeremiah 44: 2 "This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: You saw the great disaster I brought on Jerusalem and on all the towns of Judah. Today they lie deserted and in ruins 3 because of the evil they have done. They provoked me to anger by burning incense and by worshiping other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. 4 Again and again I sent my servants the prophets, who said, 'Do not do this detestable thing that I hate!' 5 But they did not listen or pay attention; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods. 6 Therefore, my fierce anger was poured out; it raged against the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem and made them the desolate ruins they are today.

Inspect: God is a fair and just God. He has commandments that he has set out for all to follow. He not only had those commandments, but He gave the people of Jerusalem and Judah warnings through His prophets. God HATES idolatry, for He knows that they don't personally know those other Gods. If one is to refuse to listen to what God has to say, one must feel the wrath of His anger.

Commit: I must remember to not hold anything or anyone higher than God. Idolatry can be in any shape or form: money, work, boyfriends/girlfriends, computers, etc. God did not just mean other gods, He meant anything that we hold higher than Him. I will put God first and not allow the world to try and step in to take His place.

Exalt: Father, You are most fair and just. You have sent your commandments onto earth through your servant, Moses and have given us many reminders through your word. I thank you for being patient with us and remaining there for us to fall back on when all the idols of the world prove to be faulty. You are the One that deserves to be held high, for You are the one that is always infallible. I thank You Lord, for your love and your fairness. In Your name, Amen.