“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)
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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,