DCLM Daily Manna 13 February 2022
Topic: Decision Of The Wise
Text: Ruth 1:6-22
KEY VERSE: “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” Ruth 1:16
DCLM Daily Manna 13 February 2022 OUTLINE
Every man, to a large extent, is a product of his choices. You have but a single life, which is strongly anchored on your decisions and choices. Your decision and choices have kept you where you have been and where you are today. But it is of no use wasting tears upon blotted record of lost years. There are still blank pages of your life that you are yet to fill. And it is great to know that you can begin again.
Naomi had lost her husband and two sons in a sojourn to Moab and decided to return to Israel. Out of concern, she pleaded with her daughters-in-law to remain in their country, as there was no hope for them with her. While Orpah yielded, Ruth determined to return with her to Israel. Her decision to worship and serve the true and living God of Israel was rewarded, as she became the great grandmother of King David and a direct ancestor of Jesus.
Decisions and perseverance are noble qualities of man. We live by making decisions, which determine our destiny. Delayed decision may be good sometimes, but in many cases, it is disastrous. A churchgoer decided on a particular night that he would not leave the church building until he had settled the question of his soul’s salvation. The next day, he was involved in a terrible explosion in the mine where he worked. Before he died, he was heard muttering repeatedly, “It’s a good thing I settled it last night”.
When God calls, it is dangerous to delay. Indecision or procrastination is a problem. Tomorrow might be too late. Be definite in your choice. Be wise.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
There is no progress without decision.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Joshua 8-10
