WHAT DECISION MUST I TAKE AS A HUMAN BEING?

INTRO:

Life is full of decisions: decision to marry, buy a big house, get the desired sexes as it relate to offspring, what to eat, what work to do, what courses to major in in school, what lifestyle to lead; in fact, the list is endless. And I have come to the understanding that, decisions are made on daily basis. Suffice to say that, irrespective of one’s decision(s), the outcome is usually known. It is either Life or Death (Deuteronomy 30:19). Every individual has to choose between Life and Death (Bible Study manual of NCCf Plateau State, 3^rd Quarter, 2014).

And decisions are actions that MUST be carried out on daily basis consciously or unconsciously. And these actions lead to the ultimate goal which is either Life or Death. So the choice of living or dying is one’s action to take.

WHAT RIGHT DECISION MUST I MAKE?

Nobody wants to die. This is why all the security majors are put in place to secure life. Now, let’s analyze Deuteronomy 30:19, in a bid to decipher what decision one must make. “I call Heaven and Earth as witnesses today against you…; what this imply is that, no matter what, one is responsible to his/her decision; …that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; this statement buttresses the fact that man is presented with only two (2) options: Death and Life- and is either you choose life or death, for the both cannot be chose the same time. Permit me to say here that, Life is expensive as well as Death. And no amount of wealth can buy both of them. Hence, the only thing that can buy whether Life or Death is the SOUL, (that part of humans that constitute the whole of life and living). One’s soul is the only substance that can be given in exchange for either Life or Death. …, therefore choose life; this admonition is clear enough. Therefore or so, choose LIFE. You are to make the selection and you are advised by the Creator of Heaven and Earth to choose Life. The question above is answered or the right decision to make as a living being is to choose Life!!! …that both you and your descendants may live”

What this means is that, the decision you make to choose life will in the long run guarantee your living and longevity. Whereas, if you decide to chose DEATH, you are in for a lot of trouble and travail.

HOW TO CHOOSE LIFE OR DEATH

The human race is encouraged to choose Life as mentioned earlier. The beauty about choosing Life is that, as long as you chose Life, you are freed from the pains of Death. To choose Life, there is only one way. And that way is Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12; John 1:12). In as much, as any one will receive Him and believe in Him, Life is given as gift to such individual. The only place to choose Life is in the God’s Word (the Holy Bible). And know this, if one refuses to choose Life, automatically the person is chosen Death already. This is so because; there is no middle way in this level of decision making.

GUARD AGAINST EXTINCTION

The human race is in continues battle to abate extinction. This is seen in the medical and research efforts carried out by world institutions. Yet, the threats of extinction still stare man at his face endlessly. To guard against this, the way out is to secure one’s future and Life in Christ Jesus (Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9-10).

For time will come and is so near, that the elements will melt in fire, and fire will born to the death individuals’ who refuse to make the right decision of surrendering their all to Christ and Him alone (2 Peter 3:10; Philippians 2:10&15; Revelation 21:8).

SPEAK OUT!!!

Dear Lord Jesus, I absolutely surrender my soul to your ruler-ship. Do that which pleases you with me. And bless me with your LIFE in abundance. Amen!

Regards: Ofem Friday