Everyone is Brought to the Crossroads

Scripture: I’ve brought you today to the crossroads of Blessing and Curse. The Blessing: if you listen obediently to the commandments of God, your God, which I command you today. The Curse: if you don’t pay attention to the commandments of God, your God, but leave the road that I command you today, following other gods of which you know nothing. Deuteronomy 11:26-28

Observation: As Moses gives instructions to Israel, he explicitly addresses the choice of blessing vs. curse. He really couldn't make it clearer. If Israel obeys the Lord, they will be blessed, living a comfortable life. If Israel disobeys the Lord, and especially if they pursue other gods and follow pagan rituals, they will be cursed.

Application: Everyone - literally everyone - stands at this "crossroads" at some point in time in their lives. This crossroads is NOT about just making mistakes, committing sins, or being disobedient and failing to follow every command. This crossroads is about one choice ... the question of believing in the Lord God almighty, creator of heaven and earth, and receiving the blessing of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ as the son of God ... or rejecting that, and in place of it pursuing some other 'truth', be it in the form of a different religion, or personal fulfillment of life, or quest for pleasure and wealth.

Everyone gets brought to that crossroads, and everyone makes a conscious decision. Some will return to the crossroads and change their decision. In the end, I wish they understood that his a blessing-versus-curse decision ... and which one contains the blessings.

Prayer: Lord, I once chose 'curse'. I am so thankful you found me, led me back to the crossroads, and allowed me to choose blessing. You are my Lord and my God, my savior and redeemer, my way and truth and life. Amen.