12/6- Deuteronomy 30:17-19 “But if your heart turns away and
you will not listen…choose life so that you and your children may live and that
you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him.”
Thoughts: Holding fast to God is an important concept. Perseverance, faithfulness, and loyalty to
our God is a part of listening to Him.
Moses is preaching his last sermon (Deuteronomy means “second law”). He is telling the people you can choose the
way of death and not listening, or you can choose the way of life and
listening. He encourages them to choose
life- for the sake of their children- their future and their hope. In a day in which many turn away (as if it is
a good thing to do) we are reminded that turning away is choosing the grave over
heaven. This Advent- choose life! Choose to listen to Him- the eternal one-
who gives meaning and purpose to life.
Hold onto Him like a person being rescued by a helicopter in the ocean
holds onto the lifeline. Listen with
keen ears- and do not let go.
Prayer: Lord, give me ears to hear that I may choose life
for me, my children and those who come after me.
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