As I woke up this morning, I had His presence hit me, and the Holy Spirit said..."I am a Jealous God" and rather than just listen and wait upon HIM... I just got up and went downstairs... went over to the kettle, threw it on for a coffee and went to just look outside. And I had that rise on me again. I shrugged it off as I had my schedule to keep, have brekkie then rush to put dinner on so my beautiful wife didn't have to do as much on Mothers day. I reasoned... "don't have to do anything today, Carol said it all about Mother's yesterday"... As the day progressed I still had an immense pressure from Him and Exodus 20:4-6 came to me.

"You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sins of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."

Jealousy is always associated with love. And I say to you this day, The Lord Your God is Captivated by YOU. He's Jealous over you. He doesn't want your eyes roaming onto any other love or interest.

Reflect upon lovers and their love...

They love to-

~anticipate the intimacy together~to be alone together~to be so close they can feel each others heartbeat~to find delight in every aspect of each others lives~to move together~to listen to each others voice~to share the burdens of their hearts to each other~to share the secrets of their hearts to each other~to speak life to each other and look forward, setting goals.

Where is Jesus in your life? Is the Holy Spirit of the Most High Living God still the one who woo's your heart? Or has another love stepped in ever so slowly? The Lord is calling us out... are we allowing Him our time, thoughts and attention? Or barely acknowledging the One who is shaking you from your slumber and awakening your soul back to your first love.

I saw people who are turning a blind eye to whats captured their hearts, and are damaging themselves. Re-shaping what HE has called... and willingly running from "being living sacrifices" who are humble, submitted and pleasing to God. Turn, face what has you bound, own it and come into a place of peace. 1 John 15-17.