“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” Deaut. 30:19.
Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation's deserts. All vultures see is nothing but rotting meat, and they always go for it because that is what they look for. They thrive on a dead diet. But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful blossoms of desert plants. The vultures live on what was. They live in the past. They fill themselves with what is dead and gone. But hummingbirds live on what is. They seek a new life. They fill themselves with freshness and life. Each bird finds what it is looking for. We all do, trust me.
Our focus and intentions influence our experiences and discoveries. It implies that if we actively pursue something, whether it's happiness, success, or connection, we are more likely to find it. Conversely, it can also suggest that if we focus on negativity or distrust, those things are what we will encounter. No doubt our inner state of being and our values shape how we interact with the world and what we will find and that which we are becoming.
Make up your mind to choose a positive attitude and world view. You must quit looking for troubles and challenges. walk into today with eyes to see the beauty in all creation. Eyes to see the glory of our creator, and eyes to see as Jesus desires us to see. Sure, it is easy to see the evil, sin, and fallen world we live in. But let's push ourselves today to rise above that and see the beauty of Christ in all things. God has no doubt set before us all, life and death, blessings and curses, increase and limitations, possibilities and negativity. You must, as a matter of right, choose what you want to see. Your choice is your right.
FURTHER READING:
“Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Prov. 18:21.
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Josh. 24:15.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of salvation. Lord, help me to discern your will and to always choose that which is right, honouring your name and leading a life that reflects your glory. Grant me wisdom and strength to resist temptation and to pursue what is good and true. I ask for your guidance in my decisions, and I commit to living a life that pleases you in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Psa. 61:1-8.
Psa. 62:1-10.
Psa. 63:1-11.
Psa. 64:1-12.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“What You See In Life Is Determined By What You Look For In Life. Change Your Focus, You Will Change Your Outcome.”
