But
my view of God’s will was wrong because my view of God was wrong. God takes no
pleasure in seeing us lost, wandering, searching. He wants us to know His will.
He makes it clear, and He makes it simple. He doesn’t even make it
multiple-choice. He gives just two choices: “life and good” or “death and evil”
(Deut. 30:15). In case the best choice isn’t obvious, He even says which one to
choose: “Choose life” (v.19). To choose life is to choose God Himself and obey
His Word.
When
Moses addressed the Israelites for the last time, he pleaded with them to make
the right choice by observing “all the words of this law. . . . Because it is
your life” (32:46-47). God’s will for us is life. His Word is life. And Jesus
is the Word. God may not give a prescription for every decision, but He gave us
a perfect example to follow—Jesus. The right choice may not be easy, but when
the Word is our guide and worship is our goal, God will grant us the wisdom to
make life-affirming choices.
The
evidence of God’s guidance can be seen more clearly by looking back than by
looking forward. (RBC)
