Joshua seems like such an incredible man. It’s no wonder he
was the one chosen to take over for Moses once he had gone home to the Lord. In
this scripture reading, just before he dies, Joshua gathers all the tribes of
Israel together to remind them of the divine interventions God blessed them
with during their journey to freedom. He spoke of how they were able to defeat
the enemy time after time, yet reminded them that without the help of the Lord
it would not have been possible. Then he gives them a choice, using what has
become a well known and often quoted statement. “…. As for me and my household,
we will serve the Lord.” Isn’t that an awesome line? He was telling them; this
is my stand, now you make your choice.
This reminds me of a billboard I saw several years ago. I wrote down what it said on a deposit slip
from my checkbook because it was the only paper I had, and I wanted to be sure
to remember it. When I got home, I taped it on my computer desk. It read: “Try
Jesus, if you don’t like Him, the devil will always take you back.”
Both God and the evil one have their arms wide open. We have the power to choose every day whom we will serve. Our eternity rests on that choice.
Read Joshua 24:1-18 here
Listen to Joshua 24:1-18 here
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