February 2023
Daily Companion | 22 February
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES
What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. - Psalm 25:12
Everyone is made to have a good and perfect life according to God’s plan. Because we are made with freewill, therefore choices we make can alter such perfect divine plan. The error or mistake is in us (not God’s) if things go wrong. Our daily lives are controlled by the choices we make and environment we live in. With differing consequences, each choice leads you to your destiny. Hence, your fate (what you become in life) is a product of many decisions you make in life including decision to change your environment. Only God and time will tell if such decisions align with predestined God’s plan: your expected end (Jeremiah 29:13). You are to cooperate with God, your Creator. Prophet Jeremiah knew this when he said, O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps (Jeremiah 10:23). There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. (Proverbs 14:12).
God leads in different ways. (i) By direct conversation: Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left (Isaiah 30:21). It is a still gentle voice not the rushing harsh tone from the flesh or satan. (ii) Through the Word of God (the Bible); David said, Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105); (iii) By constant obedience: For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous..(Psalms 1:6) (iv) By being good. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. (Psalms 37:23).
Beloved, listen to God, He will also listen to you. Fear him, He will spare you from wrong choices. Make it a habit to consult God in the very smallest decision. The Omniscient God knows what each choice leads to: and which environment best fits you. So, it is wise therefore to make Him your guide.
Today’s Recite: I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. (Psalm 32:8).
Today’s Morning Prayer: O God I thank You for having a perfect plan for me. Grant me Your grace to make right decisions that align with Your will. Don’t let me err from Your perfect way. Lead me to my perfect and glorious end in Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen.
Today’s Hymn: Guide Me O Great Jehovah
Today’s Read Me: Deuteronomy 1 – 3
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