Scripture for Today: Psalm 25:12 “Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.”

The eighth and perhaps final film of the Mission Impossible franchise was shot on location in the arctic. This posed some challenges and the film’s director admitted there were a few, “polar-bear-related shutdowns!” But even with those delays the mission was not impossible. The choice to accommodate the wildlife was a good one. Although it was an expensive choice, the possible cost in physical harm was avoided. Tom Cruise was not wrong when he had earlier said, “our lives are the sum of our choices.”

Today’s verse talks about choices made by the one who fears and reveres the Lord. The choices faced by this individual can be guided by God. He instructs which choice is the good one but even more, which choice is the best one! The Lord sees ahead, around corners where the believer cannot. His guidance is invaluable as He sees the end from the beginning. The one who fears the Lord is the one who wants to serve Him and do His will. When that is our heart, He will respond with clear instruction.

Our choices do impact the trajectory of our lives. The choices I have made have not all been guided by the Lord. But when I confess my pride, doubt or lack of trust in seeking His counsel, He is so gracious to forgive. His way to do things is always the best way. And His guidance will always agree with what He has clearly instructed In His Word. My choices do define my life and my most important choice has been to make HIM the Lord of my life!

Thank you Lord that Your help is available in every choice!