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He Is Series El Kanna — The Jealous God (God Who Pursues You) When You Feel Forgotten, God Is Still Pursuing You

Exodus 34:14 “For you shall worship no other god, because the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”

Today, we are looking at the name El Kanna — The Jealous God. This might seem a bit harsh at first. We’ve all seen jealousy in people, and it usually isn’t healthy. I was in a relationship with a very jealous person once, and it wasn’t good. That’s not the kind of jealousy we’re talking about with God.

We are imperfect, so when we feel jealous, it can come out as bitterness, control, or pettiness. But God’s jealousy is different.

God loves us so much that He cares when we turn away from Him. He cares when we stray from the path. Right before this verse, Exodus 34:12-13 warns not to make covenants with the people of the land because it will become a trap. God knew that following the ways of the world would pull them into things they didn’t want to do.

It’s like when you make a new friend and they invite you to do something you don’t really want to do, but you say yes anyway. I remember going to a horror movie with a new friend—I hate horror movies, but I went just to keep the peace. That’s not a big deal, but what if it was something more serious? What if they invited you into something harmful, and little by little you got pulled in?

We are called to live in the world, but not be of the world. We are meant to be examples of Christ. But sometimes we forget and begin to love the things of this world.

We may think this doesn’t apply to us because we don’t have false gods like in the Old Testament. But today there are more idols than ever. We treat influencers, celebrities, athletes, and entertainment like they are everything. We give them our time, attention, and admiration.

If we look at our lives honestly, we can begin to understand why God cares so deeply about where our attention and love go.

If you look at your day, can you see why God might be jealous? If you look at who or what gets most of your time, can you understand it?

God wants an intimate relationship with you. He sent His Son to die on the cross so He could be close to you. When you see it this way, His jealousy makes sense.

But He is not jealous like we are. He is not controlling, petty, or trying to get even. He is not going to hurt us because we hurt Him.

God is jealous because He loves us too much to lose us to sin. He is jealous because He wants more for us.

I love the saying: God meets us where we are, but He loves us too much to leave us there.

He knows how valuable you are. He believes you are worth fighting for.

If God weren’t jealous, that would be the real problem. That would mean He didn’t care if we wandered away or headed toward destruction.

We often want to believe we can do whatever we want and still end up in heaven because God loves us. But the Bible tells us clearly that we are called to love God with all our heart, mind, and soul.

Are we doing that? Are we putting Him first?

If not, it helps us understand why God calls us back. He is protective because He loves us. He doesn’t ignore us while we go the wrong way. He doesn’t just focus on those who are doing well. He wants all of His children with Him in heaven.

Do you know what that means?

It means God is actively pursuing you. He is chasing after you. He is fighting for you because you are worth fighting for—even if you don’t believe that.

God is not content to let you go down the wrong road. He is not content to watch you chase things that will only lead to emptiness.

He is jealous in all the good ways—and we are so blessed that He is.

Dear El Kanna, I ask that you bless each person listening. Thank you for loving us so deeply that you pursue us. Help us stay on the right path. Show us where we have gone astray and gently lead us back. We want to stay close to you. We love you, Lord, and ask this in Jesus’s name, Amen.

Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. If something in you has been stirred lately—like you want more of God—that’s not random. That’s an invitation. And if you’re ready to respond, I would love to walk with you in the mentoring group. You can join through the link in the show notes or at walkboldlywithjesus.com.

I look forward to meeting you here again tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day!

Today’s Word from the Lord was received in October 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have questions, email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com.

Today’s Word from the Lord is:
“Please freely call upon my name. I long to hear from you, and I will come running.”

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