Joshua continues his final plea today to the Israelites to follow hard after God.
He makes it clear that the people must consciously choose, as he had done, to serve the Lord only. This required more than just a statement. It required removing the other false gods that the nation had been exposed to in order to clear the way for undivided loyalty to their Lord. The nation of Israel vowed to serve only the Lord.
Notice also the "If-Then" statement that Joshua made. Basically, Joshua warns the people that if they go against their vow, serving other gods, the true God would discipline them. Praise the Lord for clear instructions in Scripture. If the people had remembered this promise, perhaps they would have stayed true to Him. When God makes a promise, he keeps a promise.
Have you made a conscious choice today to serve the Lord. Paul told us that he had to die to himself daily (1 Cor. 15:31). Have you chosen today to serve the Lord? Have you removed all of the negative influences out of your life that distract you from complete loyalty and attention to Him?
Choose you this day whom ye will serve!
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