But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond theWhen it comes to important decisions of life we must make a stand; we must choose; neutrality is not an option. This is never truer than when you are faced with issues of where you will spend eternity. You either accept the gift of salvation or you decline it. There is no contract to be negotiated by a team of litigators; there is no neutral facilitator with whom you may consult and there is no labor union to support you. Your family cannot decide for you; nor can your friends. The choice is yours.Euphrates , or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15, NIV
Salvation is by grace through faith; God’s gift of grace, accepted or rejected by you. The offer is on the table; will you accept the offer by faith in Jesus Christ? Jesus told the Pharisees, “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” Matthew 12:30, NIV
What will you choose? We cannot assume a neutral stand in the contest between the Lord and His enemies, even though there are those who would attempt to convince you otherwise. Paul said in Ephesians 6:12-13, NIV, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Joshua’s declaration is no less valid today than it was that day so many, many years ago. You MUST choose. I pray you make the right decision. As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.
