God's Glory Church

“Choose life, so that you and your seed may live.” — Deuteronomy 30:19
Nathan grew up in a Christian family, but when he became a college student, he began to drift away from his childhood faith, indulging in drinking and partying. “However, God brought me back to Himself when I didn’t deserve it,” he testified. Later, Nathan spent the summer telling strangers about Jesus on the streets of major US cities. He is currently engaged in youth ministry at his church. Nathan’s goal is to help young people avoid wasting time and start living for Christ.

Israel’s leader Moses was also concerned about the next generation. Knowing that he would soon have to leave the leadership, Moses gave the people God’s good commandments and then listed the results of obedience and disobedience: for obedience – blessing and life, and for disobedience – curse and death. “And you choose life, so that you and your seed may live… for [the Lord] is your life” (Deuteronomy 30:19-20). Moses called the people to love God, to “obey His voice and…flow to Him” ​​(v. 20).

Sin brings consequences. If we dedicate our lives to God, the Lord will certainly have mercy on us (v. 2-3) and restore us (v. 4). This promise was fulfilled throughout the history of the nation of Israel. Today, thanks to Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, we have free access to communication with God. We too have a choice and are free to choose life.

In what area of ​​your life do you find it most difficult to follow God’s path? How can you encourage the next generation to choose life?
Dear Jesus, thank You for finding a way to bring me back into communion with You.
Author: Karen Pimpo