Yes. And the reason for His great jealousy is because of His great love. The Bible describes our relationship with God like that of a marriage. Sadly, some of you know firsthand the heart wrenching jealousy that comes when spouses are unfaithful. In relation to God, we are that unfaithful spouse that has chased after lesser lovers. It is only natural, right, and good that the God who loves us so much is jealous, not of us, but for us. Our reading today in the book of Ezekiel corresponds beautifully with one of today’s Proverbs:

Proverbs 27:4 (NIV)
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?

In Ezekiel, God pours out His heart regarding the unfaithfulness of Israel. He uses graphic language to describe their prostitution. They have stirred His jealousy. Too many times I have also stirred His jealousy by pursuing lesser gods. I am thankful for God’s great jealousy for me, because it is evidence of His great love for me – a love so great that He sent His Son to die in my place.

Here is the rest of today’s Bible reading:  Ezekiel 14:12-16:43a; Hebrews 7:18-28; Psalm 106:1-12; Proverbs 27:4-6.