Resolutions & Decisions

Verse:

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself……. (Daniel 1:8 NIV)

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…….. (Daniel 1:8 KJV)

Message of the day:

Pollution has become a global concern.  Global warming has been attributed as one of the major factors to pollution. Many health hazards are caused by pollution. So our vehicles are checked for emissions that pollute the atmosphere. We are careful to avoid getting in contact with anything that might cause us physical danger and health hazards. It is also the same with the food that we eat and the fluids that we drink. We check for the quality of the food before we buy, because we don’t want to purchase & consume adulterated stuff. But are we careful enough to check that which pollutes our soul?

Profane entertainment, wrong relationships, immoral speech, abusive substances & drinks pollute us from outside. “From within, out of our hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.  All these evils come from inside and defile you.” (Mark 1:21, 22).

But very often it becomes difficult to say no to many of the above, because either we are heavily under its influence or it gives pleasure & satisfaction. It’s when we need to resolve it. This might require taking time alone and writing down all that is defiling us and resolving that with God’s help we are not going to continue doing that. When we ask God’s help, He sets us free from all that defiles us and gives us abundant & glorious life in Christ, that which He has made freely available to us by the death of Jesus on the cross for our sins.

Prayer:

There are so many things, I understand, that defiles me. I resolve now not to defile myself with all this. Jesus, set me free and give me the strength to stand firm in my decision. In Jesus name, Amen.