“And the Lord God commanded the man, ‘You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.’ ”
One of the most powerful things we learn from the account of Adam and Eve and their time in a world without sin is that the God of Creation treasures choice. It’s easy to wonder why He put that forbidden tree in the garden, isn’t it? Why not just design a place where people could live happily ever after without having to face temptation? Yet the truth is that the tree provided the basis for a genuine connection between the Lord and His people.
You see, optionality and freedom are essential components of love. Without them, we wouldn’t appreciate the gift of someone choosing to be in a relationship with us. Jesus chose to leave His Heavenly throne, endure suffering on the cross, and redeem us out of love. By allowing Adam and Eve the choice to obey or stray, He opened the door to relationship and bestowed upon humanity the greatest gift: the freedom to choose. This liberty means we are not mindless robots, but autonomous beings capable of truly experiencing love.
My friend, it’s important to remember that love is a choice, and each day you have the freedom to express it. No one in your life owes you their love, nor do you owe them yours. You can choose to give and receive this precious gift because God loved you first, and you want to share that love with the world. The Lord has given you the ability to choose relationships, both with Him and with others. Therefore, commit to inviting everyone you meet to experience His boundless and everlasting goodness.
Jesus, thank you for choosing to love me. I choose to love you in return and to give others the same opportunity.
What’s significant about having the choice to love?
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Positive Minute Daily Devotional: Love is a Choice
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Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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