Introduction
Are you living life God's way or your own way? If you're living life your way, how's that working out for you? Are you satisfied in life? Or do you have a longing in your heart, for something more? Do you know what that desire for more is in your heart? God created us to have relationship with Him. And God gave every man, and every woman, every boy, and every girl, a free will to choose or reject Him. Let's read and see what the Scriptures say about it a little more.
Scripture
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12
Observation
What is this verse saying? This verse says that man may think something, "a way" which "seems right" or is correct, but it is not. In fact, it leads to death. To me what comes to mind are things like abortion, fornication, and even little white lies could be things that "seem okay" at the time, but later they lead to death. Women who have had abortions may suffer from depression afterwards. Those who choose sexual relationships outside of marriage covenant risk STDs, unplanned pregnancies, guilt, remorse, and lower self-esteem. Even white lies can lead to misunderstandings and relational conflict.
Jesus came to bring life, not death. Jesus came to bring us eternal life, so that when we die we can go to heaven. But, Jesus also wants us to experience real life here on earth while we're here. When we choose to live life God's way, according to God's principles found in the Bible, that is a good start. To choose the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. So what does that even mean?
To ask that question is a good start. What does it mean to fear the Lord? To me, fearing the Lord is to honor and show respect to Him. To love and worship God. To build a relationship with the Lord because of His great love for me. I love Him because He first loved me. Have you made your peace with God my friend? I pray that you have.
Application
How can you apply this verse to your life? Would choices you make be different or similar if you considered this verse? Know that a fresh start is possible if you've made mistakes. We all have. What we focus on is what we become. Focus on God, Jesus and the Bible, and watch the Lord transform your life into His image, into who you were made and created to be. Focusing on sin and transgressions, guilt and condemnation only results in more death. Let the Lord free you today! Yes, He shed His blood for you my friend. He said He would never reject whoever came to Him. If you want Jesus in your life, it is possible to receive Him, His love, and His forgiveness and newness of life. Believe God's truth that Jesus Christ is the way the truth and the life, and that no one comes to the Father but by Him. You can enter into new life with Christ. He believes in you!
Prayer
Dear Lord, I ask You to help me walk in Your ways. Let my heart be fully surrendered and fully trusting in You dear Lord. Amen.
Concluding Comments
Have you received Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? Jesus told Nicodemus in John 3 that you must be born again! Have you been born again? Have you been "born from above"? Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ to forgive you of all your sins. All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Remember, the name of the Lord is a strong tower (a place of safety and protection) and all who run to Him are safe and saved. Our help comes from God Our Maker, and Creator of the earth. Trust in Jesus Christ today!
