Date: Sunday, 12th November, 2023
Text: Proverbs 22:3
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
It is easy to choose between a good and bad option; obviously the wise will go for the good. The fool will still choose the bad even when he is fully aware of the consequences.
The enemy specializes in presenting the bad as good; a poison can be garnished, decorated and packaged as good. If you doubt it ask Madam Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). Today, though, a death sentence is clearly written on the cigarette pack, saying, ‘smokers are likely to die young’, an obviously bad option, may still choose that option and end up dying untimely.
The word of God says, “A prudent and far-sighted person sees the evil (of sin) and hides himself (from it), but the naive continue on and are punished (by suffering the consequences of sin) Proverbs 22:3.
But even for the wise person, the situation becomes challenging when he is to choose between two good options. At this point many become stuck.
In John 6:15, the men of Jesus Christ’ day wanted to make him their king by force because of his ability to do miracles and multiply bread. The Lord was to choose between becoming an earthly king, and dying sacrificially for mankind on the Cross. Of course, it was a tough decision to suffer humiliation in the hands of men, but the Lord chose the latter.
He chose the path that was consistent with the will of the Father and not the craving of men. Always strive to discover God’s will through His word and follow the righteous path.
Prayer Nugget: Father, let thy will be done in my life as it is done in Heaven; help me to always choose right in Jesus name.