Revcort's Ramblings

Scripture Focus

“They said to him, ‘Keep quiet; put your hand on your mouth and come with us and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and clan in Israel?’ And the priest’s heart was glad.” – Judges 18:19–20

Devotional Thought

In Judges 17–18, we meet a Levite priest who is easily persuaded to abandon his post for a better opportunity. His loyalty wasn’t to God but to personal gain. For him, serving the Lord was a means to an end—status, provision, and influence.

How often do we fall into the same trap? Many evangelistic messages today unintentionally present God as a pathway to a better life: freedom from addiction, peace of mind, success, or even just heaven instead of hell. While these are blessings that can come through salvation, they are not the ultimate purpose. God is not a product to be marketed—He is the holy and righteous King to be worshiped.

The heart of the Gospel is not “what can God do for me?” but “how can I know, love, and glorify Him?” Salvation is about being reconciled to God Himself—not just receiving His gifts. True transformation comes when we see Him as the end, not the means.

Reflection Questions

1. Do I sometimes treat God as a tool to get what I want, rather than worship Him for who He is?

2. How does my view of the Gospel shift when I focus on God’s holiness instead of my own happiness?

3. What areas of my life reveal that I may be “serving for the benefits” rather than out of love for Christ?

4. How can I better present God to others as the treasure Himself, not just as a solution to problems?

Closing Prayer

Lord, forgive me for the times I have approached You as a means to an end. Help me see You not as a pathway to blessing, but as the ultimate blessing. Strip away my selfish motives and teach me to worship You simply because You are worthy. Use me to point others, not to a God who serves their desires, but to the holy and merciful God who saves and transforms. In Jesus’ name, Amen.