Whether we realize it or not God is in control. We can make choices, good or bad, but God has His hand in everything. We make bad choices, He gives us options to set things straight. We make good decisions and He is there to put the stepping stones down that leads to other positive outcomes. God is good all day every day!!
Although we make mistakes that can cause devastation to ourselves and our families God is always there to help us get back on the right track. Psalms 37:23-24 explains it like this, “The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall for the Lord upholds him with His hand” (NIV). God is always there ready to make your path straight, you only have to let Him. Refusing God's help never leads to a good conclusion.
If a person goes through life refusing and ignoring God, he or she cannot expect to have His best in life. In fact, God is such a Gentleman that He would never be so rude as to push Himself on an individual who did not want Him. God gives us free will to make our own choices. The choice is a life without a Savior, or a life lived to the fullest with a Savior. Joshua after finally settling in the Promised Land spoke to the children of Israel about his choice, “If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15, NIV). It's really black and white, no gray line here folks. Choose the Lord or keep ignoring Him.
The right to choose a savior was the reason God sent His Son Jesus Christ into this world. John 3:16, which is familiar to many states, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (NIV). Jesus came to this Earth to serve and save us from ourselves. God knew that we could not live a life that would be righteous enough to have a relationship with Him so He sent His son Jesus who was sacrificed so that we would have the right to choose a relationship with God the Father. As you can see, it is a choice.
If an individual makes that choice to let God lead them, He takes over and gives that individual all the mercy and grace he or she will need. Giving God control of our life is not easy at times, but is worth it when the outcome is clear and God's best is front and center. God becomes our main focus and is Glorified through our submission to Him. 2 Peter explains, “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own Glory and Goodness” (NIV). God does not make mistakes. God loves us through the storms of life. God is Lord and He is Good. The best in life comes from the Lord Jesus Christ and no other.
Have a Wonderful week being thankful that you have made the right choice.
Your Sister in Christ,
Jacque Barnes
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