There is no other

“Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.” - Deuteronomy 4v39

“Know this great truth,” God says, “and consider it, mull it over in your heart, that Jehovah is God in heaven above and upon the earth beneath, there is no other god.”

There has never been a lack for false gods. Sometimes they are statues and idols, sometimes they possessions, and sometimes they can be relationships or status. All of these gods will vie for affection in our lives.

God knows our inclination to be drawn away by false gods. We are no more immune to them than Israel was. God tells us to consider the truth that He is the only God in our hearts. When other gods cry out for attention let us remember that the Lord is our only God. He demands that unique place in our lives. Let us give Him all that He is due and our only true God.