*Choose Obedience!*
`I will conduct myself wisely`
`in a perfect way.`
`Oh when will you come to me?`
`I will walk in my house`
`with a perfect heart.`
`Psalms 101:2`
God refers to David as _“a man after His own heart”_ (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). This description is reflected in Davids earlier choices to follow God’s commands and statutes, choices that resulted in blessings not only for him but for the entire nation of Israel. But in his life we also see a series of choices to go against God’scommands, commands with which he was intimately familiar. David could have chosen to obey God’s Word at any point in time, but instead he chose to continue on a path that took him further and further into danger.
A seemingly insignificant choice to stay home from battle led to his coveting a neighbors wife, which in turn led to adultery and murder. Davids actions were evil in the sight of the Lord. What about you? Are you known as a man or woman after God’s heart, or have you done evil in the sight of the Lord? Are you making choices based on the Word of God or on your own desires? If the latter is the case, know this: You can choose to follow the Word of God at any time and turn from the path that leads to disaster.
Your brother in Christ,
Apostle Ashok Martin