1. Return to the Lord (1-10)

When God's people sin, he punishes them. But when they repent and turn to God with their whole hearts, and seek to obey him, he will restore their fortunes. He will circumcise their hearts and enable them to love him with all their hearts and souls--and live. (6). Circumcision of the heart means to sincerely repent; it means to love God. God punishes those he loves because he wants to bless them.

2. I set before you life and death (11-20)

The way of life is not beyond our reach: God's word is right there--to accept by faith, to hide in our hearts, to obey in our practical lives and to share with others (Ro 10:5-11). The way of death is rebellion, disobedience, and idolatry. If God is in our hearts, he must dwell there as the sole ruler. We must not lose our hearts to anyone or anything, but give our hearts to God, for this is the way of life.

Application: Lord, circumcise my heart so that I may love you purely. Cast all idols from my heart today. Help me to obey your word and walk in your ways.
One Word: Choose life and live