Joshua 24:15 contains a very powerful statement that many of us as servant leaders have rightly declared: But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. But notice what the beginning of this verse says--But if serving the Lord seems undesirable for you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.
Joshua declared these words as he gathered the leaders of all of the tribes of Israel shortly before his death. He had reminded them of all their forefathers had been through--slavery in Egypt, delivery to The Promised Land, battles with their enemies (Joshua 24:1-13)---and how God had remained faithful to the covenant He made with them. Joshua knew the nation had it's weak spots and had a tendency to forget their blessings and ignore God's commands. He knew how difficult is was to keep a Kingdom focus living in a world where ungodly influence surrounded them. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?
Joshua's challenge has just as much significance today as it did thousands of years ago. It's just as easy for us today to turn away in quiet rebellion and follow our own gods and live life our own way. Or we can show the strength of our commitment to the Lord. Either way, we have a choice to make. Will it be God, our own limited selves or an imperfect substitute? To whom will you serve?
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