A Daily Devotion for Thursday, June 10
- ontrakk
- Jun 10, 2021
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Joshua 24: 14-15
”Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 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.“
It is so easy to lose track of priorities. Serving other “gods” may on the surface seem like a ridiculous non-issue. But when I think about how often I elevate my worldly concerns to levels of great importance, I realize I am serving other masters. This is a particularly important lesson for me right now. I would be more at peace, and more content with life if I could consistently keep my eyes and heart on the Lord.
Heavenly Father, you are here for me, always. You have sent your Holy Spirit to live in my heart. Help me to turn to you whenever I have a decision to make, whenever I am struggling, whenever I am tired or overwhelmed. There are no other gods for me. I will follow you, Amen
Becky, transforming
pic by Kay
Joshua 24:14–15 Joshua was a great leader to his people in many ways. He was a brilliant military strategist and lead the Israelites to military victories. More important, however, he was a man of great faith. As he neared the end of his life, he offers his people a choice, live for and love God, or worship the idols of other countries. Most important in this choice is his last sentence—but for me and my family, we will serve the lord. with this sentence, he again sets the example. His people know his choice. It, of course, should be our choice, too! Prayer: Gracious God help me to always make,the right choice in times,of temptation, Amen
Joshua 24: 14-15
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Joshua 24-14-15
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