Who truly holds the position of God and King in your daily life? Not just in words, but in reality—moment by moment, decision by decision?
It’s easy to say we follow YHWH, but the real answer is found in the way we live. If we step back and examine our habits, we might discover that another force has taken the throne of our hearts.
Who sets your agenda each day?
Who determines your priorities—where your time, energy, and passion go?
Whose counsel shapes your thoughts, words, and actions?
You may assume the answer is YHWH. But is it possible that someone—or something—else is ruling instead?
The Other Candidates
Many contenders compete for the role of “God and King” in our lives. Some of them disguise themselves well, but their fruit reveals their true nature.
The first and most persistent challenger is Self. He appears in many forms—self-will, self-importance, self-absorption. Sometimes he wears the mask of self-hatred, driving us into shame. Other times, he masquerades as self-indulgence, demanding comfort, pleasure, and ease.
Then there is Appetite, the twin brother of Self. He knows what he wants, and he wants it now. He whispers that our cravings must be satisfied—whether it’s food, money, power, or status. He fuels lust, greed, and jealousy. He convinces us that our desires define us.
Another contender is Fear. Fear promises safety in exchange for obedience. He urges us to take the easy road, avoid conflict, blend in with the crowd. He is a master of control, shaping decisions through anxiety rather than faith.
Then there is Creed—not true faith, but rigid ideology. He loves rules and systems. He thrives in legalism and intellectual superiority, convincing us that knowledge alone makes us righteous. His goal isn’t intimacy with YHWH but a life consumed with proving we’re right.
Thrill is a sneaky one. He takes what YHWH designed for good—curiosity, joy, adventure—and warps it into an endless chase for entertainment, distractions, and highs. He numbs our hearts and steals our focus, drawing us further from the presence of God.
Offense is relentless. He stirs up resentment and justifies bitterness. Whether the wound is real or imagined, he whispers that justice must be served on our terms. He thrives in grudges, feeding division and hatred.
Then there is Shame, a master manipulator. Instead of conviction that leads to repentance, Shame buries us in unworthiness. He tells us that our past defines us, that we are too broken to be redeemed. His goal is to keep us from believing the truth of grace.
Finally, there is Mammon, the god of materialism. He doesn’t care if you are rich or poor—his grip isn’t about wealth but about the heart. He breeds discontentment, convincing us that what we lack is more important than what we have.
The Only True King
But there is One who stands apart.
YHWH, the God of Avraham, Yitschak, and Ya’akov, is the only rightful King. He alone has delivered us—not just from physical slavery, but from the chains of sin, fear, and deception.
Have you forgotten Egypt? Egypt is the pit of despair, the trap of sin, the hopeless cycle of striving and failing. You didn’t free yourself from it. You got yourself into Egypt, but YHWH brought you out.
He is not a distant ruler. He is personal. He is present. He is your Redeemer.
But He won’t force His rule upon you. This is an election.
It’s time to choose.
Who will reign in your life?
Will you bow to Self? To Appetite? To Fear, Offense, or Mammon?
Or will you declare, once and for all, that YHWH alone is King?
27th Awestruck Heart Challenge
Dethrone every false ruler in your life. Identify the areas where Self, Appetite, Fear, Creed, Thrill, Offense, Shame, or Mammon have claimed control, and reject them completely. Declare in both word and action that YHWH alone is your God and King.
Today, surrender your heart fully. Let YHWH reign, and do not share His throne with another.
27th Awestruck Heart Exercises
📖 A. Read:
- Exodus 34:14 – YHWH is a jealous God; no other gods belong in His place.
- 1 Kings 18:21, 38-39 – The people of Israel had to choose: Ba’al or YHWH?
- Zechariah 14:9 – YHWH will be King over all the earth.
📖 B. If YHWH was truly King in your life, how would that change:
- The way you speak?
- The way you dress and present yourself?
- The things you spend money on?
- The way you spend your spare time?
- The way you respond to frustration and irritation?
- Your thought life?
📖 C. Read and Meditate Upon:
- Matthew 15:8-9 – Worshiping with lips while the heart is far from Him.
- Revelation 3:15-20 – Lukewarm faith and the call to choose YHWH fully.
📖 D. Tell the King:
"YOU DESERVE ALL MY ATTENTION, ALL MY AFFECTION, AND ALL MY SERVICE. FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, YOU SHALL HAVE IT!"
Final Reflection: A Life Fully Surrendered
If YHWH is truly God and King, it changes everything. It shapes how we speak, how we spend our time, how we handle frustration, and even how we dress and carry ourselves in the world.
So what does your life say? If someone followed you for a day, would they see the reign of YHWH? Or would they see a life ruled by fear, distraction, and self?
Choosing YHWH as King isn’t just a one-time decision—it’s a daily surrender. It’s waking up and saying, "Not my will, but Yours be done."
So today, let’s cast our vote. Let’s enthrone the One who truly deserves it.
Let’s make YHWH our King—and let Him reign, fully and completely.
Prayer
Abba YHWH,
Forgive me for the times I have let other gods take Your place in my heart. I have allowed Self, Fear, Shame, and so many others to steal my attention, my devotion, and my trust. I have bowed to their demands without even realizing it.
Today, I renounce them all.
You alone are my God. You alone are my King. No other name, no other voice, no other desire will rule over me. I surrender every part of my life into Your hands. Lead me, and I will follow.
In Yeshua’s name, Amen.