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Monday, July 21, 2025

The Right Road

“But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.” (Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT)

Life is a choice. God makes that clear in Deuteronomy 30:19: “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!” (NLT). We decide not only where we are going in this life but also where we will spend eternity.

What road are you on today? Which way are you going? If you’re living for yourself, if you’re living for pleasure, if you’re living for happiness, you’re heading for a dead end. You’re never going to find what you’re looking for. No one knew this better than Solomon, the great king of Israel. He had almost limitless wealth, and he pursued earthly pleasures with reckless abandon. And when he was done, he had this to say about it all: “But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere” (Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT). If you live for happiness or pleasure, those things will always be beyond your grasp.

However, if you change your course and follow Jesus Christ, He will give you the absolute assurance of life beyond the grave, life in His presence, life in a place called Heaven, which is greater than anything you can imagine. As you walk with Christ, He will also give you a life here on earth that is full and rich, with true purpose and meaning. The alternative is a life without true purpose, where you reap the consequences of sin and one day face a certain judgment. I encourage you today to choose life.

If you’ve already chosen life and received Christ as your Savior and Lord, you are perfectly positioned to help others make the same choice. You can do that by living the “rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10 NLT) that Jesus makes possible. Or, as the apostle Paul wrote, “Live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ” (Philippians 1:27 NLT). Let other people see Christ in you—in the way you treat others, in the things you prioritize, in the way you act and speak, and in the joy with which you approach each day. Help them see that the same kind of life is available to them.

If you chose life in the past but have strayed from the right road, remember this: The Lord hasn’t abandoned you. He stands ready to forgive you. You can still experience the life He offers. Just as the prodigal son was welcomed by his father, you will be welcomed by your heavenly Father. All you have to do is turn away from your sin and ask Him to restore you. It’s never too late to get back on the right road.

Reflection question: How do you know if you’re on the right road, spiritually speaking?

Copyright © 2025 by Harvest Ministries. All rights reserved.

Greg Laurie is the pastor and founder of the Harvest churches in California and Hawaii and of Harvest Crusades. He is an evangelist, best-selling author, and movie producer. His latest film ‘Jesus Revolution,’ from Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company, is now available on-demand worldwide.

For more relevant and biblical teaching from Pastor Greg Laurie, go to www.harvest.org
and
Listen to Greg Laurie's daily broadcast on OnePlace.com and weekly podcast on LifeAudio.com.

Watch Greg Laurie's weekly television broadcast on LightSource.com.

The Revelation Answer Book by Mark Hitchcock

The book of Revelation is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood books in the Bible. In The Revelation Answer Book, respected prophecy teacher Mark Hitchcock walks through key questions about Revelation in a clear and engaging Q&A format. You’ll explore topics like the mark of the beast, the identity of the 144,000, the Antichrist, the Tribulation, and the return of Jesus, all with solid biblical insight and a focus on hope. Request your copy this month with your gift to Harvest Ministries.

Click here to find out more!

Audio By Carbonatix

Monday, July 21, 2025

The Right Road

“But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.” (Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT)

Life is a choice. God makes that clear in Deuteronomy 30:19: “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!” (NLT). We decide not only where we are going in this life but also where we will spend eternity.

What road are you on today? Which way are you going? If you’re living for yourself, if you’re living for pleasure, if you’re living for happiness, you’re heading for a dead end. You’re never going to find what you’re looking for. No one knew this better than Solomon, the great king of Israel. He had almost limitless wealth, and he pursued earthly pleasures with reckless abandon. And when he was done, he had this to say about it all: “But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere” (Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT). If you live for happiness or pleasure, those things will always be beyond your grasp.

However, if you change your course and follow Jesus Christ, He will give you the absolute assurance of life beyond the grave, life in His presence, life in a place called Heaven, which is greater than anything you can imagine. As you walk with Christ, He will also give you a life here on earth that is full and rich, with true purpose and meaning. The alternative is a life without true purpose, where you reap the consequences of sin and one day face a certain judgment. I encourage you today to choose life.

If you’ve already chosen life and received Christ as your Savior and Lord, you are perfectly positioned to help others make the same choice. You can do that by living the “rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10 NLT) that Jesus makes possible. Or, as the apostle Paul wrote, “Live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ” (Philippians 1:27 NLT). Let other people see Christ in you—in the way you treat others, in the things you prioritize, in the way you act and speak, and in the joy with which you approach each day. Help them see that the same kind of life is available to them.

If you chose life in the past but have strayed from the right road, remember this: The Lord hasn’t abandoned you. He stands ready to forgive you. You can still experience the life He offers. Just as the prodigal son was welcomed by his father, you will be welcomed by your heavenly Father. All you have to do is turn away from your sin and ask Him to restore you. It’s never too late to get back on the right road.

Reflection question: How do you know if you’re on the right road, spiritually speaking?

Copyright © 2025 by Harvest Ministries. All rights reserved.

Greg Laurie is the pastor and founder of the Harvest churches in California and Hawaii and of Harvest Crusades. He is an evangelist, best-selling author, and movie producer. His latest film ‘Jesus Revolution,’ from Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company, is now available on-demand worldwide.

For more relevant and biblical teaching from Pastor Greg Laurie, go to www.harvest.org
and
Listen to Greg Laurie's daily broadcast on OnePlace.com and weekly podcast on LifeAudio.com.

Watch Greg Laurie's weekly television broadcast on LightSource.com.

The Revelation Answer Book by Mark Hitchcock

The book of Revelation is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood books in the Bible. In The Revelation Answer Book, respected prophecy teacher Mark Hitchcock walks through key questions about Revelation in a clear and engaging Q&A format. You’ll explore topics like the mark of the beast, the identity of the 144,000, the Antichrist, the Tribulation, and the return of Jesus, all with solid biblical insight and a focus on hope. Request your copy this month with your gift to Harvest Ministries.

Click here to find out more!