March 16, 2011 Committed to God

Committed to God
Read Joshua 22-24

Josh 24:15 “But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”

WHAT’S the bottom line in your life? What’s non-negotiable, the thing(s) you will not compromise?
Joshua made it clear where he stood. Regardless of what the popular choice in his culture might be, he was determined to serve the LORD.
That means everything he did was based on God’s commands. Joshua would obey the sacrificial laws, the laws about caring for his wife and children and the laws about living in harmony with his neighbors.
His “LORD commitment” would guide him to keep the Sabbath and celebrate the festivals. His devotion to God would convict him to teach his children and grandchildren about all the wonderful things the LORD had done to give his people a land of plenty.
Committing to serve the LORD is making his name known by the way you live among your family and among your community. It is life of trusting him.
Are you willing to take on Joshua’s commitment for yourself?


Pause and Consider: what commitment means.