Choice

"By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward." (Hebrews 11:24-26 NKJ)

Life is a kaleidoscope of choices. Some choices are easy. Other choices are difficult. Children make their choices on personal, emotional whim, but as one matures and takes on responsibility, the decisions of choice become increasingly more complex.

Reflecting on choices for a moment, the issues must be carefully considered and prioritized accordingly, seasoned with prayer. Choice involves our principles and values. They are relative to each choice. Some choices look good, sound good, and stir our desires, but they are deceptive when they cause harm to those affected by our choice.

Note Paul’s words concerning mature knowledge: "we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine" (Ephesians 4:14 NKJ).

In addition, mature thinking considers faith and insists on the “right course of action.” It may seem juvenile or even impractical to think of faith as impacting one’s choices, but mature choices are faith-based. We cannot separate our faith from our choices. Faith involves both hope and action. Our faith is shown by what we believe AND how we choose.

The faith of Moses was demonstrated by the difficult choice he made. He believed in God, so he chose to join the people of God. To join the people of God was to join God and God’s cause (i.e., the right course of action). Moses chose according to what was valuable to him. His future and the future of his family depended on his choice.

Dear Father, thank you for your choice to save us through Jesus Christ. Empower our spiritual fortitude to rely on your Word and the Holy Spirit to direct our choices. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN

Choose wisely today,