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And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.” --Exodus 20:1-3 Some who read today’s verses might think, “This passage doesn’t really apply to me that much because I don’t have other gods. I don’t worship idols. I’m not in some cult or some false religion. I believe in God.” Well, let me remind you that idolatry is when we worship anything or anyone more than God himself. It’s anything that takes our focus and allegiance away from the one true God. What are these idols? Obviously, there are the idols of false religions… including the god of the New Age. And what is the god of the New Age? Look in the mirror! The god of the New Age is you. You’re god! Find the god within you. But the God of the Bible says it’s idolatry to worship yourself. So what about you? Have you let the “me-ism” of the world creep into your way of thinking? If so, what can you do today to put God back on the throne he deserves in your life? IDOLATRY IS ANYTHING THAT TAKES OUR FOCUS AND ALLEGIANCE AWAY FROM THE ONE TRUE GOD. More than Enough by Dr. Paul Chappell “Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.” Luke 9:16–17 Dr. John R. Rice told the story of his oldest daughter, Grace, getting very sick. The doctor came to the house and discovered that she had diphtheria. He gave her medicine and put the house under quarantine. Dr. Rice and his wife decided to pray. They prayed together for just a few minutes, and were confident that God had heard them. That very day Grace began feeling better and by the next morning she was feeling completely better. She could not go out because of the quarantine, but she played happily with her dolls until the doctor came and certified that she was completely free of the disease and lifted the quarantine. God is not limited in any way. He has all power, all authority, and all resources. When we ask for His help, we should not be surprised when He not only answers our prayers but also gives us even more than we ask. God revealed Himself to Abraham by the name El Shaddai—the Almighty God (Genesis 17:1). He has never yet failed one of His children, and He will not fail us now. The miracle of the feeding of the five thousand is one of the most important demonstrations of the power of Jesus. Unlike any of the other miracles, except for the resurrection, it is recorded in all four Gospels. Turning the lunch of one little boy into enough food for thousands of people is miraculous, but Jesus went even beyond that. He created so much extra that they filled twelve baskets with the leftovers. God is more than able to meet every need you have—and then some. Today’s Growth Principle:  The God we serve is more than enough for the challenges, needs, and struggles we face.