Making Decisions: Eliminate Regrets

Devotional Reading: Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” Genesis 25:32 ESV

Esau’s story is that of a man who traded his destiny for fleeting pleasure. He sold his birthright, which included not only material benefits and family privileges, but spiritual blessings as well, for a meal. The Bible says “he ate and drank, and rose and went on his way”. He didn’t give a second thought to what he had done. He did it, it felt good, and only much later did he come to regret it.

An important thing to know about making decisions is that your decisions will affect others, sometimes, even future generations. King David made a silly decision of sleeping with Bathsheba, wife of Uriah and the consequences of his decision were dire. Everything in his life, from 2 Samuel 11 to 1 Kings 2, was touched, affected, and coloured by that event. Moses could not enter the promised land due to an impulsive decision.

If great men like Moses and David suffered immensely due to bad decisions, then we must be mindful of our decisions.

What’s that decision that you want to take? Have you asked the right questions? Have you sought counsel from the right people? Have you prayed about it? Has the Holy Spirit given you the go ahead? Ponder on these.

Prayer and Confession
Thank you Father for always showing me the way, help me to follow your leadings and to take the right step for life.

Further Reading: James 1:5-7, Proverbs 24:6