THE POWER OF CHOICE

"Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!" Deuteronomy 30:19 (NLT)

Everyone has the right to choose what he/she wants in life. But every choice comes with a consequence. The Bible is filled with many accounts of people who made wrong choices and how they suffered the consequences thereafter. For example, King Saul’s choice to disobey God's directives cost him his throne (1 Samuel 15:10-23). Judas’ choice to betray Jesus cost him his life and assigned place in Ministry (Matthew 27:3-6). Samson's choice to fall in love with Delilah cost him his eyes, power and anointing (Judges 16:19-31) . Esau was also a victim of wrong choices in life. He chose to reject the God of his father. Esau said "No" to God and " Yes" to the enemy of his soul - Satan. The scripture described Esau as a Godless man. And according to Hebrew 12:16-17, that single wrong choice ruined the destiny of Esau forever.

"..and [see to it] that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. For you know that later on, when he wanted [to regain title to] his inheritance of the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no opportunity for repentance [there was no way to repair what he had done, no chance to recall the choice he had made], even though he sought for it with [bitter] tears".- Hebrews 12:16-17 (Amplified) 

Esau's ungodliness made him to make several wrong choices which hurt his parents, draw him further away from God and eventually truncated his destiny. He was a self-sufficient man who hates what God loves and loves what God hates. In order to satisfy his short-term appetite, Esau was willing to trade away God’s lifelong gift.  He loved to patronise the Hittites Ungodly Supermarkets and Warehouses without considering the implication of his action/choice. He returned home with two beautiful but ungodly strange ladies as permanent companions in destiny. This ungodly choice became the last straw that broke the camel's back. Esau missed the blessing and his plea and tears could not reverse the consequences of his ungodly choice. Yes, the law of choice must have its full course. It eventualy did and Esau wished he could turn back the hands of the clock, but it was already too late.

"When Esau was 40 years old, he married two Hittite women. One was Judith the daughter of Beeri. The other was Basemath the daughter of Elon. These marriages made Isaac and Rebekah very unhappy" - Genesis 26:34-35 (ERV)

Beloved, the power of choice is very potent and its law will always take its full course. According to Zig Ziglar, every choice you make has an end result. So, please be sincere with yourself. Are you ungodly and immoral like Esau? What do you think will be the end result of those ungodly choices you are making today?. What do you think will be the end result of turning your back on God like Esau? I can assure you that it may be very grievous as you stand the risk of spending eternity in Hell. Then, what are you waiting for?  Why not surrender your life to Jesus today. That is the greatest choice anyone can make in life. I made that choice several years ago and I have never regreted it. Today is your own day of salvation and am sure you will never regret making that choice too. May I remind you what Joshua told the children of Israel, “Choose this day whom you will serve!” (Joshua 24:15). The ball is now in your court and I hope you will choose wisely before it is too late. 

Please join me to meditate on the lyrics of this wonderful hymn below which was composed by Margaret E. Barber. 

TO THE FOE MY WORD IS ALWAYS "NO"

To the foe my word is always, “No,”
  To the Father it is “Yes,”
That His plan and all His counsel
  Be accomplished with success;
When Thine orders I’m obeying,
  Grant me, Lord, authority
To fulfill Thy plan eternal
  Thru the Spirit’s power in me.

To the foe my word is always, “No,”
  To the Father it is, “Yes“;
’Tis my attitude eternal;
  May the Lord protect and bless,
Lest while walking in obedience
  Satan undermine the way;
When I’m list’ning to Thine orders,
  Grant me mercy, Lord, I pray.

To the foe my word is always, “No,”
  To the Father it is, “Yes“;
I completely would obey Him,
  Though deep suff’ring may oppress.
If the Lord will save and keep me,
  As I forward press with Him,
Then no trials shall prevent me,
  Nor will opposition grim.

My heart desire and prayer this beautiful Friday morning is that God will help us to keep standing until we see Him in glory. He will keep us safe and undefiled by Satan - the enemy of our soul as we choose to obey and do the Father's bidding. And may we finish well and strong in Jesus name. Amen.

On behalf of my Father in the Lord, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, I will like to invite you to the February 2018 Holy Ghost service of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God.  Date: Friday, February 2nd, 2018. Theme: Stronger than your enemies - 2. Venue: Redemption Camp,  Nigeria.  Time: 7 pm. Ministering: Our beloved Daddy G.O - Pastor E.A Adeboye & other anointed Ministers of God.

Happy new month and God bless you in Jesus name. Amen

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

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