1. There is your own way. You think you know best, but the word of God tells us in Proverbs 3:7 (NKJV) Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV) There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
I believe we can assume from these scriptures that it would not be wise to follow the way of self this year. We do not know what lies ahead for us so we can not be sure of our own way. We may not live another year. There are many unknowns that will meet us on our paths this year. We will need wisdom to know which way to go when we are faced with difficult situations and circumstances. We will need wisdom beyond our own!
2. You can follow the devils lead. He is more than willing for you to follow him. He will deceive you and make you think his way is best but the word of God says that John 10:10 (NKJV) The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. The word of God has this to say about the devil. Jesus is speaking. John 8:44 (NKJV) He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.
We can see from these two scriptures alone that it would not be wise to follow the devil at all. He deceives you into thinking you are doing what you like to do but the end of that is destruction. Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV) There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Remember Jesus said in the Book of John 10:10a That the devil came for three reasons and three alone. They are to steal, kill, and destroy. The devil is not your friend. He will take you further than you intend to go, he will keep you longer than you intend to stay, and it will cost you more than you are able to pay. His way is the way of the world, sin, and death.
We can see from these two scriptures alone that it would not be wise to follow the devil at all. He deceives you into thinking you are doing what you like to do but the end of that is destruction. Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV) There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Remember Jesus said in the Book of John 10:10a That the devil came for three reasons and three alone. They are to steal, kill, and destroy. The devil is not your friend. He will take you further than you intend to go, he will keep you longer than you intend to stay, and it will cost you more than you are able to pay. His way is the way of the world, sin, and death.
3. Then there is One other we can follow. His name is Jesus Christ. He will not lead us unless we ask for Him to do so. He will never deceive us or trick us. He will always tell us the truth about everything. John 8:32 (NKJV) And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
He will not take us where we should not go. He came to earth for this very reason of leading us in the ways of God's blessings. John 10:10b (NKJV) I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Jesus came to give us abundant life. That means starting the moment you ask Him for this abundant life. It starts then and continues through all eternity. Jesus has all wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and power. He invites you to follow Him. Matthew 11:27-30 (NKJV)
27 All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Which will it be? You should really think about who you will follow this year and remember that you will be responsible for the consequences of your decisions. The wrong way is a wide path that leads to destruction and there be many who go that way. Matthew 7:13 (NKJV) " Wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. But the right way is the narrow way and few find it. Matthew 7:14 (NKJV) Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.
Make your choice now as to whom you will follow this year. Choose wisely for the destiny of your way leads to eternal consequences. Eternal rewards for following Jesus' way or eternal suffering for following the wrong way. Make it light on yourself this year by making the choice you know you need to make if you want to be successful in this life and the life to come. Remember, you are not promised another full year. Be wise and make the most of what is allotted to you. Live as if this is your last day on earth.
If you have never asked Jesus Christ to save you, you are on dangerous ground. You are following the devil and he will lead you to Hell. If you think your own good works will get you to Heaven, you are following your own way and you will wind up in Hell. Confess your sins to Jesus and ask Him to forgive you of those sins and invite Him into your life to lead, guide, and direct you and you will have made the wisest choice you could possibly make. Say a prayer to Jesus such as this one. Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I ask You to forgive me of my sins and come into my life right now. I ask You Jesus to lead me from this day forward. If You do this, you will have the best year yet and you will have a home in Heaven when this life is over. Go to the church of your choice and be baptized to show that your decision is real. I pray that you have made the right decision to follow Jesus. You will be forever glad you did. God bless you this year is my prayer for you. In Jesus' name. Amen!
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