As I study this morning, I am reminded that we are always given a choice of life with God as opposed to being forced.
“19I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, 20loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.” – Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (ESV)
The choice is ours. Life or death. Life in Christ, or death in the world.
God certainly wants each of us to choose Him and life, however He will not force Himself upon us. If we are not willing to choose Him, then we do not receive Him.
Think of our actions as Christians. I know that I have witnessed “ministry” that seems to “force” itself on those around them. I am pretty sure that this is not the approach that God wants for us. We are to present the Gospel and allow the Holy Spirit to work. Just like we have a choice, those around us have a choice as well. We are tasked with bringing them the good news, however it us up to them to choose life or death through Christ.
When you are witnessing to others, what is your approach? Are you one that is looking to force your beliefs on others, or one that allows the Holy Spirit to work? Are you approaching life with Christ as a choice?
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