Earlier this week I was reminded of how our relationship with God is built on choice. In everything we do, we have the choice to further His Kingdom, or work against His Kingdom. Or, put more simply, we have the choice to choose God’s way and design, or rebellion and sin.
Sometimes these choices can be extremely petty. But other times they can be very weighty and concerning. The good news is that in all temptations, and in all things there is a way – and that way is extremely accessible and available.
11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. 12 It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, “Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?” 13 Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, “Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?” 14 No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.
19 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live 20 and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. (Deuteronomy 30:11-16; 19-20)
Even though in this specific situation, the LORD was talking to
[Proverbs 3:5-6]
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.