And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Joshua 24:15 (KJV)
Make a Choice
Joshua’s first challenge is to make a choice. In the same way that Joshua would challenge the people of Israel, let us also challenge ourselves today to make a choice because no man can serve two masters. (Matthew 6:24)
Since the day you accepted Him as your personal Lord and Saviour, He has chosen to bless you with gifts and talents. For a purpose. Each one of us has a unique purpose here on earth.
Serve the Lord
- Count your blessings – only by the grace of God.
- Count me in – not our ability but our availability that counts.
- Count on God – His grace will be sufficient without fail.
Make a Commitment
- Even though the whole world may serve other gods.
- Even though I have just a few days to live.
- Even though there are so many other important and urgent decisions to make.