Choices

 

A recent nature watch programme on television had a garden for its setting. In the midst of the garden was a bird feeding table which was full of seeds suitable for wild birds. Cameras were focused on the table to photograph the birds that visited the table. You would have thought that one seed is much like another as far as birds are concerned, but that was not the case!

A small sparrow perched on the feeder and I was amazed to see the seeds flying in all directions. The little bird scattered the seeds as it sorted out which ones it wanted. It became obvious that the sparrow was very sure which kind of seed it required and discarded to the ground those it did not. 

The bird was making a choice – a very important choice - because it knew which seeds were suitable for its diet and that of its chicks waiting to be fed.

Throughout our lives we too have to make many choices.

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In the Bible we have many examples of people who had to make important choices. In order to make a choice we need to be “informed” as to the consequences of our choice.

In Genesis chapter 3 there was an important choice to be made. Eve chose to believe the serpent that said she would not die if she ate of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. She chose to ignore the warning that God had given that she would die. 

The consequence of Adam and Eve’s choice has affected mankind ever since, and it is only through God’s mercy and provision of His Son to redeem us from sin and death, that we can have hope of everlasting life.

Job has some interesting words about how we make decisions in our lives, for this is what he says: 

King David also gives us valuable advice on who we should go to for guidance in our lives:

During our lives we make many decisions or choices – but on what basis do we make them? Often we take decisions that lead to circumstances we would not wish. How do we know which choice to make? Who can we trust to teach us how to make an informed choice – our parents, teachers, friends – or even ourselves?

The Bible is the best “Guide for Life” because they are God’s words and have been given to us to direct our decisions throughout our lives. Having an understanding of God’s Word, will put into perspective all of our thinking.

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And Jesus also tells us, 

“The very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:7

 

Footnote – All quotations used in this blog are taken from the New King James Bible.