The Lord Alone is God

 

    This message was preached at Word Of Grace Church on 7th June 2026, by Benny Thomas. For the audio , please click here.  For the worship, please click here. 

THE LORD ALONE IS GOD

Remembering God in a Forgetful World: Breaking Idols and Embracing Grace

In a world full of noise, distractions, and uncertainty, one question quietly echoes across generations: Who is God to us—really?

We live in times that feel overwhelming. News cycles are filled with conflict, suffering, and instability. It’s easy to wonder, like many have before us: Is God truly in control? Is He reigning? These are not new questions. They have been asked in every generation, and yet the answer remains unchanged—there is no God like Him.

The God We Forget

One of the greatest struggles in our spiritual journey is not disbelief—it is forgetfulness.

We forget who God is.

We forget His greatness, His power, His presence, and His faithfulness. Even when we’ve experienced His goodness, we drift back into anxiety and self-reliance.

The Bible repeatedly reminds us of this tendency. In fact, the word “remember” appears again and again—because God knows how easily we forget.

We forget:

• His greatness – We marvel at human achievements but overlook the Creator behind it all.
• His sovereignty – We think our problems are in control, instead of God.
• His sufficiency – Despite countless times He has provided, we still worry.
• His holiness – We take grace lightly and lose our reverence.
• His companionship – We treat Him like a visitor instead of allowing Him to dwell in every part of our lives.

When we forget these, we shrink God down to something manageable—something we can fit into our schedules, our plans, and even our pockets.

The Idols We Create

We may not build idols out of gold or stone today, but we still create them—subtly and unconsciously.

Modern idols don’t sit in temples; they live in our hearts.

They often take the form of:

• Success and Power – The desire to win, achieve, and be in control at any cost.
• Approval – The need to be liked, praised, and accepted by others.
• Comfort – Avoiding pain, choosing ease over growth.
• Control – The urge to manage everything and avoid uncertainty.

These “heart idols” shape our decisions, relationships, and identity.

For example, the need for approval can quietly dominate a person’s life. When acceptance from others becomes the source of worth, rejection feels devastating. Confidence rises and falls based on people’s opinions.

But the truth is simple and freeing:
Your value is not determined by others’ approval—it is secured by God’s acceptance.

When we place anything above God—even good things—it becomes an idol. And idols, no matter how attractive, cannot save, satisfy, or sustain us.

The God Who Saves

Despite our forgetfulness and misplaced priorities, God remains faithful.

In times of captivity, brokenness, and hopelessness, God steps in. He restores. He delivers. He makes a way.

Throughout history, He has raised deliverers, turned situations around, and fulfilled His promises—often in unexpected ways.

But the greatest expression of His saving power is found in Jesus.

Where there was shame, He brought dignity.
Where there was rejection, He offered belonging.
Where there was greed, He created generosity.
Where there was sickness and brokenness, He brought healing and restoration.

Jesus didn’t just speak hope—He demonstrated it.

He showed that no situation is beyond God’s reach.

Three Questions to Reflect On

As we pause and reflect, here are three important questions to consider:

1. What in my life is making me forget who God is?
2. Which “heart idol” is quietly controlling my decisions?
3. What part of my life do I need God to transform today?

These questions are not meant to condemn, but to awaken.

Living in Remembrance

The solution is not striving harder—it is remembering deeper.

Remember who God is.
Remember what He has done.
Remember that He is still at work.

When we remember, our faith is strengthened. Our perspective shifts. Our lives realign.

We stop trying to control everything—and start trusting the One who already does.

Because in the end, this truth stands firm:

There is no God like Him.

And that is more than enough.

 Word of Grace is an Evangelical (Born Again),  Spirit-filled (Charismatic), Reformed, English-speaking church in Pune that upholds the Bible as God's inspired Word for life. We are a church community that has people from every part of India and parts of the world. We are here to put the Great Command and the Great Commission into practice by equipping and releasing every member into works of service.  Word of Grace is part of a wider international family of Churches called RegionsBeyond.To know more about us please log onto www.wordofgracechurch.org.