Scripture for Today Deuteronomy 30:19 “I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live.”
This sign is not so clear, is it? It looks as if either direction may work. The signs in France can be almost as confusing to an American. They seem to indicate a turn to the left when in fact they are pointing ahead, but at a slight angle.
This sign reminds me of the person who believes they can go two directions at once, even opposing ones, and do fine. The verse today talks about making a choice. These words were spoken by Moses to God’s chosen people. In fact it was his farewell address. Moses knew that the people would be tempted to follow after other gods while at the same time worshiping the Lord. It doesn’t work.
There are times when we are tempted as well to have one foot in the world and one foot in the church. Like the sign, that is going in two opposing directions. There is a choice to be made.
It sure seems obvious which is the correct choice! Wouldn’t one want life over death and blessing over curse? The choice is just that clear. When we follow the world’s values we are setting ourselves up for a life complicated by sin. We miss out on God’s blessing. Jesus said in John 14:6 that HE is the life! Outside of Him there is death and curse.
I need to remind myself that even when the choice is difficult and I am tempted to go another way, choosing Him is worth it! He rewards my obedience with blessing and life!