Contemplative Bible Reading

Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (New Living Translation)

19 “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! 20 You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the Lord, you will live long in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

This choice was given to God’s people several thousand years ago. I believe God gives us this choice today.

I manifest my choice by loving God, obeying God, and committing myself to God. That choice brings life and blessings.

Stated that way, it is a pretty simple choice. Still, it perplexes mankind. Oh God, help us in our unbelief.