Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Joshua 24:8-15
by: Kristin Camenga.
Why did the Israelites need to choose? Was it not clear that the Lord was already their God? But then, why would they have to throw away the gods of their ancestors (v.14) if they had not held on to these gods and tried to worship them alongside the One, True God? Are we tempted to see serving the Lord as something we add on to an already full life—a cherry on the top? We have a good job and Jesus. We have a great family and Jesus. Or do we see serving God as an exclusive choice—that serving the LORD means putting everything else to the side. Father, help us today to serve You and You only!