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by: Gene Ziesel

11/13/2025

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15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
With so many things demanding our time and attention, serving the LORD truly should not be overlooked by believers. In our passage, Joshua gently reminds us of a few important truths.
One, there is the Necessity of Choice: Joshua stresses that neutrality isn't an
option in spiritual matters; everyone must decide whom they will serve. "Choose for yourselves this day" emphasizes the urgency and lasting impact of this decision.
Two, there is the Contrasting Loyalties: The choice is between serving the
Lord, who faithfully delivered them, and the "gods" of the surrounding culture—
whether idols or gods of the Amorites. Today, these "other gods" can be
materialism, self-reliance, success, temporary pleasures, or anything competing for our devotion.
Three, there must be a Wholehearted Commitment: Serving the Lord "in
sincerity and in faithfulness" (Joshua 24:14) requires exclusive loyalty. God is a "holy God" and a "jealous God" who will not accept a divided heart or half-
hearted commitment; true devotion demands a singular focus.
Fourth, there is Leadership by Example: Joshua's declaration, "But as for me
and my house, we will serve the Lord," exemplifies decisive spiritual
leadership, inspiring believers to set a clear, godly direction in their homes and
influence future generations.
Five, there is Free Will and Responsibility: God grants free will, but with responsibility for our choices and outcomes. We can't control others' choices, only our own commitment to God.
Joshua 24:15 urges a committed, personal trust in the true God, relying on His grace and guidance for each day.
Lord, in a world filled with countless demands for our time and attention, grant us the clarity to recognize what truly matters. Help us to see through the allure of the "other gods"—materialism, self-reliance, and temporary pleasures—and fix our
eyes solely upon You.
We recognize the necessity of choice and pray for the strength to make a
wholehearted commitment. Forgive us for our divided hearts and half-hearted
devotion. We desire to serve You in sincerity and in faithfulness, knowing You are a jealous God who deserves our exclusive loyalty.
Inspire us, Lord, to lead by example in our homes, just as Joshua did, so that we might influence our families and future generations to follow You. We
acknowledge the free will You have given us, and we accept the responsibility for our choices.
By Your grace and through Your guidance, we declare today: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." May our lives reflect this decision, bringing honor and glory to Your holy name. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Choosing to Serve for 43 years and counting,
Gene
Because Life Begins at Calvary
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15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
With so many things demanding our time and attention, serving the LORD truly should not be overlooked by believers. In our passage, Joshua gently reminds us of a few important truths.
One, there is the Necessity of Choice: Joshua stresses that neutrality isn't an
option in spiritual matters; everyone must decide whom they will serve. "Choose for yourselves this day" emphasizes the urgency and lasting impact of this decision.
Two, there is the Contrasting Loyalties: The choice is between serving the
Lord, who faithfully delivered them, and the "gods" of the surrounding culture—
whether idols or gods of the Amorites. Today, these "other gods" can be
materialism, self-reliance, success, temporary pleasures, or anything competing for our devotion.
Three, there must be a Wholehearted Commitment: Serving the Lord "in
sincerity and in faithfulness" (Joshua 24:14) requires exclusive loyalty. God is a "holy God" and a "jealous God" who will not accept a divided heart or half-
hearted commitment; true devotion demands a singular focus.
Fourth, there is Leadership by Example: Joshua's declaration, "But as for me
and my house, we will serve the Lord," exemplifies decisive spiritual
leadership, inspiring believers to set a clear, godly direction in their homes and
influence future generations.
Five, there is Free Will and Responsibility: God grants free will, but with responsibility for our choices and outcomes. We can't control others' choices, only our own commitment to God.
Joshua 24:15 urges a committed, personal trust in the true God, relying on His grace and guidance for each day.
Lord, in a world filled with countless demands for our time and attention, grant us the clarity to recognize what truly matters. Help us to see through the allure of the "other gods"—materialism, self-reliance, and temporary pleasures—and fix our
eyes solely upon You.
We recognize the necessity of choice and pray for the strength to make a
wholehearted commitment. Forgive us for our divided hearts and half-hearted
devotion. We desire to serve You in sincerity and in faithfulness, knowing You are a jealous God who deserves our exclusive loyalty.
Inspire us, Lord, to lead by example in our homes, just as Joshua did, so that we might influence our families and future generations to follow You. We
acknowledge the free will You have given us, and we accept the responsibility for our choices.
By Your grace and through Your guidance, we declare today: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." May our lives reflect this decision, bringing honor and glory to Your holy name. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Choosing to Serve for 43 years and counting,
Gene
Because Life Begins at Calvary
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