God always gives his very best to those who leave the choice with him. James Hudson Taylor (1832–1905

Devotion for the day
Genesis 13:11 says: Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan…..

God always gives his very best to those who leave the choice with him. James Hudson Taylor (1832–1905)

Dear Brother and Sister. You may have a secret longing too deep to utter to others perhaps a desire for marriage, or a work or ministry you’d like to perform, or a special place to serve. You must put each desire in God’s hands and pray. “Lord, you must choose for me. I will not choose for myself.”

Genesis 13:10-11 tells us that Lot made his own choice about a desire he had. He “lifted his eyes about a desire he had. He “lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord. Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan.”

The plain of Jordan, with its rich soil and copious water supply, looked best to Lot. But the land was polluted with wickedness (v.13).

Lot was presuming to run his own life, chose for himself and deceived by what he saw, stumbled blindly into heartache and judgment. Abram, on the other hand, was content to let God choose for him. Abram saw it in its true light. Lot chose for himself and lost everything his family, fortune, and favour with man.

It is always the best course for you to let God choose and to follow His direction, knowing as you do that all our heavenly Father’s choices are prompted by infinite wisdom and love.

Dear beloved with personal experience I can tell you that ten years ago I made my life’s decision to serve the Lord and have Him choose my way and when I’ve felt uncertain at a crossroad He’s never failed to lead me day by day.
The same God who led Abram want to lead you provided you let God choose His direction rather than you choosing your own.

Thought for the day: Contentment comes when we want God’s will more than our own way

Be led by the Lord to day.
In His Service in India
Pastor. John Spurgeon