📝 Devotional Title: “Is There No God?”

📜 Scripture Focus

“But the angel of the Lord told Elijah, who was from Tishbe, ‘Go and confront the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, “Is there no God in Israel? Why are you going to Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, to ask whether the king will recover?”’”
—2 Kings 1:3 NLT

“They replied, ‘A man came up to us and told us to go back to the king and give him this message. “This is what the Lord says: Is there no God in Israel? Why are you sending men to Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, to ask whether you will recover? Therefore, because you have done this, you will never leave the bed you are lying on; you will surely die.”’”
—2 Kings 1:6 NLT

“But King Jehoshaphat of Judah asked, ‘Is there no prophet of the Lord with us? If there is, we can ask the Lord what to do through him.’ One of King Joram’s officers replied, ‘Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to be Elijah’s personal assistant.’”
—2 Kings 3:11 NLT

“What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,” says the Lord. “You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. For without consulting me, you have gone down to Egypt for help…”
—Isaiah 30:1–2 NLT

✨ Devotion: Is There No God?
Reading through these three chapters, we witness a sharp contrast between two kings. One seeks a powerless idol for help. The other asks for a prophet of the Lord.
King Ahaziah, injured and desperate, sends messengers to Baal-zebub—the “god of Ekron.” What’s interesting is the Hebrew meaning of that name: “lord of the flies.” Can you believe that? The king of Israel is turning to a god whose name literally reflects decay and filth. It’s thought to be a mockery of the real name Baal-zebul—which means “lord of the exalted dwelling.” But there's nothing exalted here—just flies, death, and silence.
Then you have Jehoshaphat, who asks, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here?” In Hebrew, the word for prophet is nāvî—and it doesn’t just mean someone who tells the future. A nāvî is someone who bubbles up with the Word of God, someone who speaks because they are close to the Lord. The prophet doesn’t speak on their own—they are a mouthpiece for heaven. And Jehoshaphat wanted to hear from someone who was really walking with God.
This hit me deeply. Because how many times have we looked for help or answers from things that are just empty—maybe not statues, but opinions, social media, distractions, or our own understanding? But the question still comes to us:

“Is there no God?”

Why would we look anywhere else when our God is alive, speaking, and full of power?
Isaiah 30 gives us a sobering warning. God says, “You’ve made plans that are not Mine. You’ve gone down to Egypt for help without even consulting Me.” That’s not just disobedience—it’s heartbreak to the Lord. He’s asking, “Why didn’t you come to Me first?”

🌿 When We Seek God, We Receive His Best
Unlike Baal-zebub, our God is living and powerful. In Christ, we have been given every spiritual blessing:

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”
—Ephesians 1:3

When we seek God, we access:

• His wisdom through the Word and the Holy Spirit
• His peace that surpasses understanding
• His nearness in every trial
• His promises that cannot fail

Jesus paid the full price not just for our salvation—but for our full access to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Why would we ever look elsewhere?

💡 Lesson for Me

• Seeking the world first leaves me empty. Seeking God fills me with everything I need.
• False gods (even modern ones like control, approval, money, or self-help) offer no power. Only God speaks, moves, and answers.
• My access to God is secure in Christ—He is near, and He is enough.

❓Application Questions
1. Where am I tempted to look for help or answers before I go to God?
2. What would it look like today to seek the Lord first—with my questions, pain, or needs?
3. Am I walking in the fullness of spiritual blessings available to me in Christ?

🙏 Prayer
Father, thank You that You are not far off. You are near, living, and faithful to speak to Your people. Forgive me for the times I’ve sought help in worldly places before coming to You. Teach me to seek You first—because You alone are God, and You alone satisfy. Thank You for every spiritual blessing You’ve given me in Christ. Help me live in the fullness of that access today. In Jesus’ name, amen.