Joshua 24:15 “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
A man of God can present his people with the options, but he cannot force them to choose his path.
The best he can hope for is an open ear, a tender heart, and a willingness to follow.
Joshua had seen the people endure in a season of tremendous challenge, relying upon the Lord.
His hope was that they would do the same in their season of rest.
Joshua had already made clear the will of the Lord and the potential consequences for rejecting Him.
In the end, he chooses to use his own family as an example.
Joshua was reaping the benefits of faithfulness and was eager to continue.
As the leader of Israel, he was desperate to see God’s people make the same commitment.
The challenge for us is to hear the hearts cry of our spiritual leaders and follow their example of service.
Joshua 24:15 “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”