Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28
“..But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
Joshua 24:15b (KJV)
People go after different pleasures in life. Indeed, we have the freedom of will that allows us to pick our decisions. As thrilling as it is to have the freedom to choose, we must understand that our choices have consequences and must
therefore, be made wisely.
Joshua told the Children of Israel to choose. He gave them freewill to act (Joshua 24:15). Elijah made the same declaration to the people in First Kings chapter 16 verse 28. Your decisions can make or mar a life (Proverbs 18:21). They determine the path you follow and your ultimate destination. Joshua clearly stated his choice. He chose God. This is the wisest decision he ever made. Who else would you choose to work with than the God who made all things (Colossians 1:16), declares the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10) and aligns all things to work in your favour (Romans 8:28).
The freewill to make choices does not give us the liberty to make decisions to please ourselves and for our convenience. As Children of God, our decisions should put God first and wholly to please him. Jesus pointed us to the right path to choose when he said “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6a). No decision will be better than choosing the path that leads to life which is Jesus. Every other thing falls in place when this most important decision is made. This year, let your choice reflect what God wants for you. Choose to walk with God.
REMEMBER TO ATTEND: Leadership/Communion Service tomorrow, 5:30PM
PRAYER: Lord, help me to choose you over everything no matter the circumstance in Jesus name.
FAITH BYTE: As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. We choose him always.
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