THE POWER OF CHOICE

  Sat Jan 17, 2026  

Memorise:
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve;... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.Joshua 24:15

 

Read:   Deuteronomy 30:15-20

 

Bible In One Year:
Genesis 46-48

 

Hymn:
Onward, Christian Soldiers!

 

Action Point:
Evaluate a choice you need to make today based on God's Word.


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Message

Every day of your life is a product of the choices you have made. God has given every human being the gift of free will—the ability to choose between life and death, blessing and cursing. While God desires for you to choose life, He will not force you to do so. The power of choice is a great responsibility.

In today's reading, Joshua challenged the Israelites to choose whom they would serve. He made his own choice clear: "as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Your choices today will determine your experiences tomorrow. If you choose to walk in obedience, you are choosing a path of blessing. If you choose to follow your own path, you are choosing a path of sorrow.

Many people blame God or the devil for their problems, but often it is their own choices that have led them into trouble. Choosing to associate with ungodly people, choosing to neglect your prayer life, or choosing to be dishonest in business—all these choices have consequences. You are free to choose, but you are not free to choose the consequences of your choice.

To make the right choices, you need the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Before you make any major decision, seek the mind of God. Ask yourself if your choice will bring glory to God and if it aligns with His Word. When you choose God's way, you are choosing a future that is bright and secure.


King James Version

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

RCCG Hymn

Onward, Christian soldiers!

  1. Onward, Christian soldiers!
    Marching as to war.
    Looking unto Jesus,
    Who is gone before;
    Christ, the Royal Master,
    Leads against the foe;
    Forward into battle.
    See His banners go.

    2. Onvoard, Christian soldiers!
    Marching as to war,
    Looking unto Jesus,
    Who is gone before.


  2. At the name of Jesus
    Satan's host doth flee;
    On then. Christian soldiers
    On to victory!
    Hell's foundations quiver
    At the shout of praise:
    Brothers, lift your voices.
    Loud your anthems raise.
  3. Like a mighty army
    Moves the Church of God:
    Brothers, we are treading
    Whore the saints have trod.
    We are not divided.
    All one body we
    One in hope and doctrine.
    One in charity.
  4. Crowns and thrones may perish.
    Kingdoms rise and wane;
    Hut the Church of Jesus
    Constant will remain:
    Gales of hell c an never
    'Gainst that church prevail;
    We have Christ's own promise-
    And that cannot fail.
  5. Onward then, ye people,
    loin our happy throng;
    Blend with ours your voices
    In the triumph song:
    "Glory, praise and honour.
    Unto Christ the King",-
    This, through countless ages.
    Men and angels sing.

 


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