Your Future, Your Choice! - STICKING TO HIM

Recall Jesus' illustration that we considered in the preceding article, in which he said:  "Narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading into life, and few are finding it." (Matthew 7:13, 14) Traveling on such a road, we would surely benefit from having and staying close to an expert guide if we wanted to reach the destination-life everlasting.  Thus, there is good reason for us to stay close to God.  (Psalm 16:8)  How though, do we do that?

Every day, there are many things that we must do and many more that we would like to do. Such things can keep us so  occupied or distracted that we have little or no time to consider what wants us to do.  That is why the Bible reminds us:  "Keep strict watch that how you walk is not as unwise but as wise persons, making the best use of your time, because the days are wicked."  (Ephesians 5:15, 16)  We stay close to God by making our relationship with him the most important thing in our life. -Matthew 6:33. 

THE CHOICE IS YOURS 

Though there is nothing you can do to change your past, you can choose to secure a fine future for yourself and your loved ones.  The Bible reveals that our heavenly Father, Jehovah God, deeply loves us and that he lets us know what he would like to see us do.  Note the words of the prophet Micah"

"He has told you, O man, what is good.  And what is Jehovah requiring of  you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, and to walk modestly with your God!" -Micah 6:8.

Will you accept Jehovah's invitation to walk with him and gain the eternal blessings he has in store for those who do?  The choice is yours.

Next time: WHAT IS THE BEST GIFT OF ALL? - "It Was the Best Gift I Had Ever Received"

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