“Place me like a seal over your heart …; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.”

Song of Songs 8:6
In Revelation 2, the Lord commends some in the church in Pergamum for remaining true to Him. But others followed the ways of the Nicolaitans who compromised their faith by flirting with mythical gods and mediums. They sought future knowledge in hope of making profitable personal and business decisions. “Should not a people inquire of their God?” Isaiah writes (8:19). The Lord called for their repentance. 

Our God loves us and promises to give wisdom when we ask. “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3). The Lord’s holy jealousy seeks to protect the integrity of our relationship with Him. The faithful One is right to be offended when those called by His name look to psychics, horoscopes, and signs for knowledge. 

Though I grew up in the church, I never heard tell of such dangerous things that open us up to satanic influence. But they are a reality in this world. Run from them and stay near to your compassionate and mighty Creator who guides you and loves you.


Scripture Focus

Isaiah 8:19-20

Insight

“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.” James 1:5

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