The Corner of Blessing and Curse

Christian Commitment
in Today's World

Deuteronomy 11:26-32 (The Message)

 ²⁶ I've brought you today to the crossroads of Blessing and Curse.
 ²⁷ The Blessing: if you listen obediently to the commandments of God, your God, which I command you today.
 ²⁸ The Curse: if you don't pay attention to the commandments of God, your God, but leave the road that I command you today, following other gods of which you know nothing.
 ^29-30 Here's what comes next: When God, your God, brings you into the land you are going into to make your own, you are to give out the Blessing from Mount Gerizim and the Curse from Mount Ebal. After you cross the Jordan River, follow the road to the west through Canaanite settlements in the valley near Gilgal and the Oaks of Moreh.
 ^31-32 You are crossing the Jordan River to invade and take the land that God, your God, is giving you. Be vigilant. Observe all the regulations and rules I am setting before you today.

For Reflection
How do we choose at the intersections of our lives?  Moses had a way of putting it.  Obedience to God is a right turn on Blessing Road. Take measure of your life.  One can always leave Curse Blvd. for Blessing Road.

Pray for steadfast obedience to the word.  Praise God for His forgiving grace and constant offer to re-direct our lives.