Joshua 24:15 – “And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Today, as I reflected on some humorous thoughts, the Holy Spirit impressed upon me some serious things.  But it was the moments of humor that led to some life reflections. 

For example, the George Jones song “Choices” caused me to reflect on the reality that it is a series of choices, and each of them has consequences.  I recalled some humorous events that arose out of some choices I made and my embarrassment.  I will not go into them; sorry, they are private!

Another came from the TV program Hee Haw, and the song they always sing is about “Bad Luck.”  The lyrics began: “Gloom, despair, agony on me Deep, dark depression, excessive misery.  If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.  Gloom, despair, and agony on me.” 

That song was funny as they sang it, but reflecting on that mindset is profoundly saddening.  Yet, multitudes live in a measure of that mindset and expect the worst rather than anticipating the best of God. 

That mindset brings fear, and fear brings torment, imprisons, and paralyzes, robbing us of faith and hope.  But God’s Promises are sure, and God Never lies.  If He says it, He means it, and it breaks God’s heart when we doubt Him.  

Sadly, too many believe God theoretically but not experientially. Too many believe that God’s promises are for the select of the elect super saints, and they do not see themselves in that number. After all, we are only human, right? Right and wrong! Jesus said He has all authority and power, and He authorized us to walk in that authority and exercise that power—Why Not Now?

I urge you to determine that you are going to Trust the Word of God and the God of the Word.  Determine that you are going to think thoughts founded upon what God said.  Determine that even if you make a wrong choice, you will not give up and give in, but you will turn to Him and receive His restoration.

Remember that the only way the devil can win and we can be defeated is if we GIVE UP!  If we quit, we cannot win, so do not give up!  Simply, right?  Yes, it is because God has provided all we need to be who He says we are.  We have the Blood of Jesus, the Power of the Holy Spirit, the Truth of the Word, the Armor of God, and Authority!  Therefore, we are More Thank Conquerors; why not live like God is telling the truth?  Because He Is!

I sincerely pray that each of us will be able to see life differently today.  That we will be filled with hope and expectation.  That we will no longer talk down to ourselves and talk ourselves out of God’s promises but will embrace them and, with eager anticipation, face the day with hope, joy, and peace. 

This is the day of victory; receive it!  May the Blessings of the LORD be your covering today!