DCLM Daily Manna Tuesday, April 19, 2022
TOPIC: Choices
TEXT: Jeremiah 17:19-27
KEY VERSE:
“But they obeyed not, neither inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive instruction.” – (Jeremiah 17:23)
DCLM Daily Manna Tuesday, April 19, 2022 OUTLINE
God, in His infinite wisdom, created man and gave him the freedom to make decisions. For every decision, there are always options and man must choose what to do. Sometimes, the choices are simply between good and bad. For every choice we make, there is always a consequence. Whatever choice man decides to make ultimately comes back to determine his final destination!
God sent Prophet Jeremiah to remind the Israelites of their negative habit of rejecting His instructions and the consequences of rebellion in their lives. He was also to remind them of the benefits that they would derive by obeying His words. The history of the Jewish nation confirms how their choices brought unpalatable consequences upon them.
Essentially, the quest for freedom and independence has made man a victim of his choices. Adam and Eve chose the serpent’s advice against God’s and they lost the garden. Abraham chose to walk with God and became the father of nations. Joseph rejected the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife and landed in prison; but he was lifted to prominence. Judas chose thirty pieces of silver above his relationship with Jesus and he ended his life prematurely.
As you go about your activities today, remember that every choice you make will attract commensurate consequence. Disobedience is a choice. No one can compel you to disobey God against your will. Neither can anyone force you to serve God faithfully unless you want to. The choice to obey or disobey is solely yours.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: You are the product of the choices you make.
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