MORNING MANNA 10-16-21
“…. Choose you this day whom you will serve…” -Josh. 24:15
What to do? That’s a question we all face daily. And, to an extent, God allows us to sit at the controls. Although he demands obedience, He doesn’t drive us. We are free to choose what direction we go. We can sleep all day, play video games throughout the day, get up and go to work, or whatever. And the outcome of our life is determined by the choices we make.
Often our agenda is already set for us. Dad gets up and goes to work to support his family. Mom gets out of bed every morning knowing it will be another busy day caring for others. And for the children it will be off to school. You get the picture.
What we do has already been determined in many cases and most of the time we chose to do as we should. We know there is dire consequences if we don’t. In this regards most people do what they should – what they feel they must. The question is what do you do in other matters?
There’s only one sensible choice and that’s in the direction of God’s will. If our steps aren’t ordered by the Lord we will find ourselves in places we shouldn’t be. It will result in us spending our lives in a way that’s not in our best interest and of no eternal value. What we do might not be sinful in and of itself, but it becomes sinful when we allow it to keep us from doing God’s will. To live a life well spent we must look to God for guidance each day.
If we are to get it right we must be directed by the Word of God, dependent on the Spirit of God, and devoted to the will of God. Sometimes that will take us in a direction we had not planned to go or a way we didn’t prefer, and a struggle ensues. That’s when we need to remember that God’s will is always right, best, and safest.
God never leads us astray, so if we are wise we will follow Him – regardless of how much the flesh despises it or others dislike it. The only safeguard is the path of righteousness. It’s your choice, but remember – when you choose the course you are choosing the consequences. We reap what we sow! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
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