The Power to Choose

“Choose God’s way.”

 

                                                              READ: 2 Timothy 3:16-17                                                                                                                   

By Ben Dankaka

Paul said, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). In simple terms, the Bible contain God’s thoughts, which is designed to enable us do great exploits. But while the ideas on how to live an effective life comes from God, the decision on whether to use it or not is made by man. Although God’s desire is for us to rely on His word, He does not impose His will on us. 

The power to choose for ourselves originated at creation when God said, “Let us create man in our image…. And let them rule.” Also, notice that in the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus instructs us to invite God’s kingdom unto the earth. Therefore, it is our job to seek God’s will. In the story of the prodigal child, you would notice that the father didn’t object when the younger son chose to leave home. When he eventually returned, the father also didn’t disagree. At every point, it was the son who chose what he wanted. My prayer for you today is to choose God’s way. 

Prayer/Confession:  I choose to be instructed in the House of the Lord.

REFERENCES/FURTHER STUDY:

Genesis 1:26-28

Matthew 18:18

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