Power to choose

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I think all who read this would agree that COVID-19 is evil. Because of its effects, we are seeing restrictions that hinder our power to choose.

When God created us, He gave us the power to choose. Deuteronomy 11:26 says blessings or curses, good or evil, light or darkness are choices God has given us. He doesn’t mandate or dictate obedience; he doesn’t force or control us. He doesn’t punish us, if we choose against Him, but yes, our choices do produce consequences one way or another.

On the other hand, the forces of evil and darkness do control and force its way. It always works to take away freedom and bring us into bondage. The way we know whether something is good or evil is by what it takes from us. Wars always start from someone who wants to dictate and control. We are so thankful that nations rose up and fought against tyranny, so we could have freedom. 

Today many of our freedoms are being taken away because of fear. When our freedoms are taken away, our power to choose is taken away. The Bible says God hasn’t given us the spirit of fear but power, love and a sound mind. When the plagues of Egypt came, the people of God were protected. 

If you are struggling with fear during this dark season, God is the light that replaces it with faith. God is the only one who will keep you and take care of you and provide for you. Choose God and His son Jesus to be your saviour.

He is the light at the end of the dark tunnel. 

https://www.assiniboiatimes.ca/opinion/power-to-choose-1.24247435



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