Hopefully, the word, "Gods" catches your attention right off the bat. It should because we know that there is one God and one God only (Isaiah 44:6). He has revealed Himself in His Son, Jesus and has taken up residence in the heart of His followers through His Holy Spirit.
However, we live in a world that would not flinch at the mention of multiple gods or any other unbiblical idea. In the book, "Gods & Kings", which can be found in our Chapel Bookstore, and which I highly recommend, we see a glimpse in the life of King Ahaz. We see part of the sad story of this wicked king in the 28th chapter of 2 Chronicles.
In these verses, we see a man who, much like many people today, puts his trust in this world and his hope in other men and their worldly kingdoms ... but NEVER the God of the Bible. He chooses to serve dead, worthless idols, and turn away from the God Who loves him and wants to save him. Ultimately, as predicted, this proves to be his downfall. He provokes God to anger because he served other gods and false idols.
I encourage you to take a moment to read the 28th and 29th chapters of 2 Chronicles. The good news, and encouragement comes in the 29th chapter when King Ahaz's son turns back to the Living God and finds life!
May we all stay close to our God through Jesus and realize that it is His love that we were created to enjoy and live by.
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