CHOICES

Have you ever made a mistake or a wrong choice? Sure you have. We all have. Many times we are reluctant to admit it though, because of our pride. We have many choices to make in our lifetime and, unfortunately, we don’t always make the right ones.

Many times we have to live with the choices we make, and sometimes terrible consequences come from wrong choices. But thankfully, sometimes there are things we can do to fix what we messed up when we made a bad choice, and hopefully, we learn our lesson and move on.

I remember a song from years ago that my dad loved. It was about choices. In fact, that was the name of the song; “CHOICES.” It was written by Billy Wayne Yates and Michael A. Curtis and was recorded by George Jones. My dad recorded a karaoke version of the song a few years ago. It went something like this,

“I’ve had choices Since the day that I was born
There were voices That told me right from wrong
If I had listened I wouldn’t be here today
Living and dying With the choices I made”

Simple words, but so full of meaning, and they probably reflect the feelings of many of us who have made bad choices in our lives. No matter what we’ve done in our lives we can always make better choices and turn many things around.

Of all the choices we face in life, the most important choice we’ll ever make is whether or not to follow Jesus. That choice will determine whether or not we receive eternal life, or burn in hell fire, and yes, we do have to choose. Jesus said, “Whoever is not with me is against me (Matthew 12:30).” If we don’t choose Jesus we are rejecting him. He said he is the only way to be saved, but that choice is ours (John 14:6).

Many people are planning to give their life to God and be saved, but they keep putting it off for one reason, or another. It’s human nature to put off decisions that cause big changes like this one does. I’ve talked to some who are trying to become better people before they approach God, and ask for salvation. Believe it or not, some are even waiting until the tribulation comes.

Don’t wait! Tomorrow may be too late. Life is so unsure. James 4:14 says, “What is your life? It is just a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.”

Every day, people die. Many of them had great plans for their future, but they die without notice, never even coming close to realizing their dreams and plans. Don’t let that be you. Make the right choice now, while you still have time.

The last verse of that song says,

“I guess I’m payin’ For the things that I have done
If I could go back, Oh, Lord knows I’d run
But I’m still losin’ This game of life I play
Living and dying With the choices I made”

That may be your story, but it doesn’t have to end that way. Don’t live your life with regrets, and don’t die without knowing Jesus. Don’t die without being born again. Repent of your sins, and Jesus will forgive you. 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Romans 10:9 says, “if you confess the Lord Jesus with your mouth, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Turn away from sin and be saved. It’s the only way. There are only two choices; Jesus and eternal life, or Satan and eternal death. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). We’re not promised tomorrow (James 4:13-14). Make the choice today.

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