May 15 devotion

[billizzy]

2 Kings 17:24-33

An Undivided Heart.

If Samaria was anything, it was a house divided. The king sent a few exiled priests back to teach the resettled foreigners about the god of that land. The result was that people tried to combine the worship of Jehovah God with that of all the various false gods--including those whose worship practices were in direct violation of God's laws. That was a combination that was sure to bring serious consequences. When it comes to serving God, our loyalty to Him cannot be divided.


Centuries later, Jesus was accused of casting out demons by the power of Satan. Jesus pointed out to these accusers that He wouldn't be working against Satan but the power of Satan. A house divided is a house that will fall [Matthew 12:24-29] And that's what happened to Samaria.

Samaria is a good lesson for us. In the rush of our lives, it's easy to be divided--in our time, our energies, our focus. Without realizing it, we can be a lot like the Samaritans, serving kGod along with our other allegiances.

That's why prayer is so important. It unites your heart with gods. Prayer keeps your heart undivided.

Hugs and prayers
Izzy

[auntjana]

Where your heart is, so will be your actions. Christ taught that no man can serve two masters. You will hate the one and love the other. It is a daily struggle through life to make the choice to serve the Lord. So glad that we have repentance! That is a daily necessaity at my house!

[Becca]

Thanks Izzy.
We cannot serve other Gods.Very plain in Gods Word.And where your Heart is so will your mind & actions be.It is a constant need to aske for Gods forgiveness. Becca