Choose you this day whom ye will serve. The choice that Israel was that day called to make is one that today all are called to make; for there are still rival powers in the world. Let us consider the character of the powers that claim the homage of men. Christ, the Commander of the heavenly hosts, left the honour and glory that He had with the Father, and came to this world to live as a man among men, that He might rescue human beings from destruction. He might have come attended by ten thousand times ten thousand angels; but this He did not do. He came in lowliness and poverty, without honour or rank. He humbled Himself, taking the nature of the fallen race. He came to help the needy and the distressed; to heal the sick; to speak peace to the suffering; to deliver those whom Satan was afflicting; to bring redemption to all who would accept the Heaven-sent blessing. Such is the character of Him who says, If ye love Me, keep My commandments. (John14:15). There is another who claims the homage of men, but very different is he from the Prince of life. He was once a covering cherub in the heavenly courts, and of him it is written, Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. says the prophet, Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness. (Ezekiel28:12,17). Little by little, Lucifer came to indulge a desire for self-exaltation. Thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God. Thou hast said, . . . I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation.... I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most High. (Ezekiel28:6; Isaiah14:13,14). Instead of seeking to make God supreme in the affections and allegiance of His creatures, it was Lucifers endeavor to win their service and homage to himself. Under the enemys specious, bewitching influence, many obey the worst impulses of the human heart, and yet believe that God is leading them. Could their eyes be opened to distinguish their Captain, they would see that they are not serving God, but the enemy of all righteousness. Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? (Romans6:16). Freedom of choice is given to every soul. Our reasoning powers were given us for use, and God desires them to be exercised. In reliance upon Him we may have wisdom to refuse the evil, and choose the good. To day if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts. (Hebrews3:15). Choose you this day whom ye will serve. May God help us, to choose the only One who died for us.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:44:14 +0000
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