04/02/2024: Christian WATCH Exposition. Topic: The place of God

04/02/2024: Christian WATCH Exposition. Topic: The place of God

Text:
```1 Samuel 5:1-4 AMP:The Philistines brought the ark of God from Ebenezer to Ashdod. They took the ark of God into the house of Dagon and set it beside Dagon [their idol]. When they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon had fallen upon his face on the ground before the ark of the Lord. So they took Dagon and set him in his place again.But when they arose early the next morning, behold, Dagon had again fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the Lord, and [his] head and both the palms of his hands were lying cut off on the threshold; only the trunk of Dagon was left him.``` 
 
COMMENTARY
  The ark of God In the Hebrew Bible is the Ark of the Covenant which is the large golden chest that carries the tablets the Ten Commandments. In addition to its physical attributes, it was also imbued with mystical and spiritual significance which shows that the ark carries the presence of God. This is the same instrument the Philistine captured and took to the house of their idol (Dagon). The question is what is the connection between the ark of God and Dagon?

The place of God is so deep that it can't be displaced by other gods. Of course, this was seen demonstrated in the response of the idol of Ashdod bowing to God's supremacy. It's unfortunate that even when their master surrendered to the ultimate God, ignorance did not allow the people of Ashdod to admit to this fact.

There's no way Dagon can surpass the presence of God. What are those areas of your life you have dedicated to idols and other forces of darkness beating your chest that you are secured? Don't you see that God is showing you evidence that nothing should take His place in your life. Like the people of Ashdod, they watched their idol crashed into pieces before realizing that God doesn't contend with evil powers as they give way on beholding the presence of God. Acknowledge the place of God in every area of life and see how those evil forces  will bow and crash by God's authority.

Food for thought:
_The place of God is so mighty that can't be displaced._

Prayer:
```Lord give me wisdom to discern your ways and never to fight for what You detest in Jesus name.```


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