MAKING THE RIGHT
CHOICES FOR GOD
When
it comes to making the right choices in life we come face to face with God and
our faith in Him. In years past life was much simpler and there were not so
many choices. Today there are choices on every hand. All the choices that we
make should be based upon what is right in the sight of God. "What man is
he that feareth the LORD? him
shall he teach in the way that he shall choose." (Psalm 25:12) What way
will you choose? We have the freedom to conduct our life in any way that we
want. However, not every way is right, not every way would honor God and not
every way will be blessed by Him.
Our
prayer should be that God would help us to be quick to recognize right and
strong to do it. God has given us the ability to discern between right and
wrong. He gave us His word in written form so that we could sense and
understand for ourselves as to what would be the right choice. "See, I
have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil."
(Deuteronomy 30:15) Make your choices in life based on God's desire, not on
your own wishes.
While
you can choose to do so choose to become a Christian NOW! To become a Christian you must
hear the gospel (Romans
While
you can choose to do so choose to pray diligently instead of simply carrying on
your life as if God did not care. The Psalmist wrote: "Come and hear, all you who fear
God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul. I cried to Him with my
mouth, and He was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart,
the Lord will not hear. But certainly God has heard me; He has attended to the
voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy from me!" (Psalm 66:16-20) It is very
comforting to know that God hears and answers our prayers. God listens to those
that love Him, fear Him, obey Him and that stand in
awe of His greatness and power.
While
you can choose to do so choose to become a growing disciple of the Lord Jesus. Christian growth should bring us
to the point of a life of love, peace, joy and meekness. We should be like our
master, Jesus Christ. Paul wrote, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,
self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have
crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit,
let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one
another, envying one another." (Galatians 5:22-26) Following this simple
teaching will produce a powerful Christian example. "But grow in grace,
and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever.
Amen." (2 Peter 3:18)
While
you can choose to do so choose to become an evangelist for Jesus. Christian responsibility includes
our efforts to save those that are not Christians. It is the responsibility of
one Christian to teach another person about the Christ. "And the things
that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men
who will be able to teach others also." (2 Timothy 2:2) Evangelism is a
command of the Lord Jesus. "Go into all the world
and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark
While you can choose to do choose to use your money to
support the Lord's ministry. Our giving must include the giving of our time, talent
and money. But, if we do not give our money it is difficult to give anything
else. "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and
rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust
destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." (Matthew 6:19-20)
What a statement -- "Where your treasure is there will your heart be
also." Where is your heart? Jesus said, "Give,
and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and
running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you
use, it will be measured back to you." (Luke 6:38.) Our giving or lack of it
can either cause God to withhold blessings from us or to give so much we can
not even receive all that He gives. (Malachi 3:8-11) Let us learn to be liberal
in our giving.
The
great invitation of our Lord Jesus has gone forth to all men. It has been heard
through the ages and now comes to us. "And the Spirit and the bride say,
'Come!' And let him who hears say, 'Come!' And let him who thirsts come. And
whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely."
(Revelation 22:17) Please accept the invitation of our Lord, serve Him
faithfully and then when you die you will spend eternity in heaven!
By Charles Box,