At the end of Joshua’s life, when the people of Israel were receiving their inheritance in the promised land, Joshua assembled all the people together to urge them to be true to the Lord. He said to them, “Now therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:14-15 NAS95)
Joshua is urging the people of God to a full commitment to God. This powerful message is one that we ourselves need to consider carefully. Sometimes we waiver in our dedication. Sometimes we live our lives straddling the fence—with one foot in the Lord and one foot out. But God is calling us to full commitment. Choose this day whom you will serve! If you are halfway committed, it is time today to make a choice! Is the Lord God, or not? Is His way right, or not? Will He bless those who seek Him, or not? Is it disagreeable to you to serve Him? Then choose whom you will serve. Will you choose God, or the false gods of this world? Will you choose God, or your own way? Make the choice today: who you will serve, who you will lead your family to serve, and commit yourself fully to your choice.
What does full commitment to God look like? It is not just words spoken or good intentions, but right actions. It is being dedicated to studying His word and striving to walk by the Spirit. It is being dedicated to prayer. It is being dedicated to assembling with the church on the Lord’s Day and bringing your children along with you. It is being dedicated to living a life unspotted by the world. Are we striving for these things? If not, why not?
And remember, that when we choose the Lord, when we dedicate ourselves to His way, He will take notice. He will bless us and our families. He will strengthen us. He will be near to us if we will seek Him with a committed heart.
What about you? Have you made your choice, or are you sitting on the fence missing out on the blessings of full commitment? Choose this day whom you will serve!
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