Tuesday, May 25 1Samuel 22-Two roads diverged

   David and Saul, so different were the paths they took...
Saul started off well but quickly veered away for the Lord and the ways of God. So divergent has Saul's path become that he kills the priest of the Lord for spite. King and defender of Israel, he kills those who stand between the people and God? How bad it has gotten, how far from God he has wandered!
   David on the other hand while fleeing for his life, has the forethought to take his extended family to safety... He is choosing wisely and caringly still.
   To men: both God's anointed, similar starting points but very different choices lead to very different paths with very different outcomes.
My thoughts reminded me of Jesus who taught about two paths/gates/ways (Matthew 7:13)... one narrow and one wide. The wide one leads to destruction and the narrow one leads to life.
   Where are my choices leading me? Where are your choices leading you... Choices matter. Choices determine paths and paths determine outcomes God asks me again: In what direction, toward what path are your choices leading you...
    Jesus help me to choose wisely in the big things Yes-absolutely, but also in the small choices... Amen.