Amos 5:14 – Today’s Verse for August 11, 2024 Sunday

There was a young boy named Caleb who lived in a small village. Caleb loved to explore the woods behind his house, and every day he faced a choice: to take the well-worn path that led to beautiful fields and clear streams or to venture down a darker, thorny trail that seemed mysterious but dangerous. Caleb’s father often reminded him, “Choose the good path, my son. It’s the one that leads to life and joy.”

One day, tempted by curiosity, Caleb decided to take the thorny trail. It wasn’t long before he realized his mistake. The thorns scratched his skin, and the path became harder to walk. Caleb wished he had listened to his father and chosen the good path.

God is like Caleb’s father, urging us to choose the good path in life. We should seek what is good and avoid what is harmful or wrong. It’s like standing at a crossroads every day, where we have to decide which way to go. Sometimes, the wrong path might look more exciting or easier at first, but it often leads to pain, trouble, and regret—just like the thorny trail Caleb took.

But what does it mean to “seek good”? It means choosing kindness over cruelty, honesty over lies, and love over hate. It means making decisions that reflect God’s goodness in our lives. When we do this, we not only find peace and happiness, but we also invite God to walk with us on our journey.

God promises that when we seek good, He will be with us. Just as Caleb’s father would have been proud and supportive if Caleb had chosen the right path, God is close to us when we make good choices. He gives us strength, comfort, and guidance along the way.