Choices. We all have and make them. We decide to eat noodles instead of rice; to wear red instead of green or blue. We decide to speak kind words instead of harsh, unpleasant ones. There are so many options to choose from.
Moses gave the children of Israel a choice. They could choose to obey God, or not. One would bring life while the other would bring death. The choice should be obvious but he had to actually tell them, "Choose life!"
Joshua also presetned them with a major choice. He told them they could either choose to serve the LORD, or to serve the idols of the surrounding peoples.
"Choose this day whom you will serve..." (vs 15).
He added,
"As for me and my house we will serve the LORD" (Joshua 24:15)!
This is a choice we can choose today. Additionally, there are number of entries in this "Humility Series." If we have read each one and have taken them to heart, there is action needed. Either we can read and say, "Oh yes, good idea. Nice" ...but then forget about it all. OR, we can choose to meditate further about humility and start the 'gears' moving, practicing the growing in humility.
Should a person choose, "NO," then they will not be very stable (see 2 Peter 3:17). However, should a person choose "YES," they give God glory with their humble attitude that imitates Jesus'. He is a firm foundation on which to stand.
Choose life. Choose the LORD. Choose to walk in humility with your God who so loves you (John 3:16).
Lord we need Your help. We definitely can't do all this on our own. We know You will never fail us because You are forever faithful. Amen.
Today, and for all our tomorrows granted by God, let's make these good choices. May they kindle and spark into flame in our heart and life until Jesus comes. Indeed, ...
" ... It only takes a spark to get a fire going ..."
~ ERC February 2026 ~
Based on 2 Peter 3:17 & 18; Deuteronomy 30:9 & 10 and Joshua 24:15 ESV.
Sing, It Only Takes a Spark to Get a Fire Going, along with Praise Hymn (Pass It On).
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