We are all the sum of the choices we make, whether good or bad. Much like Adam, we are often defined by our choices and must live with the consequences. Whether it is the seemingly insignificant choices we make everyday like to snooze or not to snooze on the alarm clock, the route to work or what to have for breakfast…all are random choices made without much thought.
Then there are the significant choices we must make: choosing a mortgage for a home, the spouse we choose, where we work, or which university to attend if at all. Our lives are dictated by those decisions. So if God is in control, then what difference do our choices make? Our choices make all the difference in the world, especially when we choose to follow God and His word.
When we made the choice to become followers of Christ, we gave our lives over to an ever-present, all knowing, all powerful and loving God who gave us the freedom to choose Him and have everlasting life. The choice comes with the promise of a relationship that goes beyond mere destiny or fate; we have given ourselves to God and His perfect will for our lives. In His infinite wisdom, He already knows our choices because He knows us. When we know Him, the Holy Spirit guides our decisions and helps us make better choices.
From creation we were meant to be in a relationship with God, getting to know Him as intimately as He knows each of us. Giving us the freedom to choose allows us to develop a relationship that is not forced or demanded; and that relationship when strong and steady, helps us to make wise decisions that are pleasing to the Lord. Sometimes our choices lead to horrendous consequences; but regardless of our choices, His will is ultimately done in our lives. Our choices dictate how far, how long, and how painful the path will be.
Consider the Israelites (see Numbers 14)…it took them 40 years to make an 8 day journey! Why did it take them so long? The journey was extended because they chose to complain instead of praise, they chose to waver in their faith, and they chose to disobey their leader and his God-given commands. As a result, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness until a generation had died off. Once again, death was the result of bad choices.
Imagine how different Adam’s journey would have been, and ours. The Israelites could have traveled those 200+ miles in a week’s time. Think about it, and the next time there is choice to be made…choose God!
Scripture: But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15
Prayer: Father God that you will fill us with wisdom to make Godly choices. Open our hearts and minds to receive your word and choose accordingly. No matter what we choose Father, help us to hear from you and honor the path you have set before each of us. Keep us near and protected even when we stray. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Read Genesis 2 and Numbers 13 & 14 for more insight.
Then there are the significant choices we must make: choosing a mortgage for a home, the spouse we choose, where we work, or which university to attend if at all. Our lives are dictated by those decisions. So if God is in control, then what difference do our choices make? Our choices make all the difference in the world, especially when we choose to follow God and His word.
When we made the choice to become followers of Christ, we gave our lives over to an ever-present, all knowing, all powerful and loving God who gave us the freedom to choose Him and have everlasting life. The choice comes with the promise of a relationship that goes beyond mere destiny or fate; we have given ourselves to God and His perfect will for our lives. In His infinite wisdom, He already knows our choices because He knows us. When we know Him, the Holy Spirit guides our decisions and helps us make better choices.
From creation we were meant to be in a relationship with God, getting to know Him as intimately as He knows each of us. Giving us the freedom to choose allows us to develop a relationship that is not forced or demanded; and that relationship when strong and steady, helps us to make wise decisions that are pleasing to the Lord. Sometimes our choices lead to horrendous consequences; but regardless of our choices, His will is ultimately done in our lives. Our choices dictate how far, how long, and how painful the path will be.
Consider the Israelites (see Numbers 14)…it took them 40 years to make an 8 day journey! Why did it take them so long? The journey was extended because they chose to complain instead of praise, they chose to waver in their faith, and they chose to disobey their leader and his God-given commands. As a result, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness until a generation had died off. Once again, death was the result of bad choices.
Imagine how different Adam’s journey would have been, and ours. The Israelites could have traveled those 200+ miles in a week’s time. Think about it, and the next time there is choice to be made…choose God!
Scripture: But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15
Prayer: Father God that you will fill us with wisdom to make Godly choices. Open our hearts and minds to receive your word and choose accordingly. No matter what we choose Father, help us to hear from you and honor the path you have set before each of us. Keep us near and protected even when we stray. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
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