In Jeremiah 1:3 we read that the nation of Israel ‘was’ holy to the Lord. Later on, God states that they had strayed away from Him. This is not what God is looking for. Verse 17 tells us that it was their own fault that they left God.
We always have a choice – to follow and obey the Lord or not. In 1 Kings 18:21, Elijah the prophet of God asks the people: “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, then follow him.”
He gave them a choice, but they said nothing. They knew in their hearts they had done the wrong thing before God. When God then demonstrated His mighty power right in front of them, they realized their error. They fell face down on the ground and cried out, “The Lord – He is God! The Lord – He is God!”
When we fail to make a choice – about whether to follow God or not, we have already made our choice, usually the wrong one. Many were taken to church as children, but walked away as they grew up. It is not about a ‘church.’ It is about falling in love with Jesus and obeying Him, while developing a relationship with Him. It is not about ‘religion.’ It is about having a loving relationship with God. So ask Him to be your friend, to help you live your life in a way that honors Him. Live without regrets – totally in love with the Lord.