99 Well, who is to be my God today?

Well, who is to be my God today?

"You cannot serve God—and mammon." Matthew 6:24

Our God is a jealous God. He requires the devotion of the heart, the consecration of all the abilities—and we cannot enjoy religion without these. People who try to unite God—and the world; the service of sin—and the service of God, cannot be happy. We must be decided.

Well, who is to be my God today? Who is to have . . .
my heart,
my talents,
my affections, today?
Is gain, carnal pleasure, or worldly company—to be my idol today?
Or, is Jesus to have my thoughts, my desires, and my talents? Shall I seek His glory—and aim at His honor? Or, shall I say to some worthless bramble, "Come—and reign over me!"

Choose this day whom will you serve! Do not attempt to reconcile opposing claims—but let God or mammon have the whole!

Surely, you are ready to cry out, "I am Yours, Jesus—and You alone will I serve!"