February 15 - Wise Choices, Lasting Impact

FEBRUARY 15 - Wise Choices, Lasting Impact3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:23, 26; Acts 15//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//________________________________________“Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.” — Proverbs 10:23 (ESV)“Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.” — Proverbs 10:26 (ESV)“But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.” — Acts 15:11 (ESV)________________________________________Think about the last time you had to make a choice that seemed small—maybe whether to do your homework or procrastinate, whether to join in on a joke that went too far, or whether to help a friend when it was inconvenient. Choices like that can feel minor, but they shape your reputation, your relationships, and even your faith. Proverbs 10 says that fools treat sin like a game, but wise people find joy in making the right call. And when the early church faced a huge decision in Acts 15—how to include new believers who weren’t like them—they chose grace over rules. That decision changed the future of the church. The truth is, your everyday decisions may be more powerful than you think.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Your Daily Choices Matter: What small choices do you make that reveal whether you’re walking in wisdom or just going along with the crowd?2. Your Actions Affect Others: Proverbs 10:26 reminds us that laziness frustrates those who depend on us. How do your actions—good or bad—impact your friends, family, or team?3. Choose Grace Like Jesus: The apostles in Acts 15 stood firm that salvation is by grace, not by trying to measure up. How can you extend that same grace to others who are different from you?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEThe choices you make today—big or small—can shape your future and show others the grace of Jesus.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that my choices matter. Help me not to treat sin lightly, but to walk in wisdom that honors You. Give me strength to be dependable, grace to treat others well, and courage to make decisions that reflect Your love. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.