JOSHUA'S POSITION - Part 1

SOME GOOD OLD REMINDERS

Every now and then when we are out of line, God's word tend to remind us of His goodness.  

In the book of Joshua 24, Joshua gathered all the tribe of Israel, called for the elders of Israel, their heads, judges and their officers and they presented themselves before God. Joshua spoke to them, thus saith the Lord: 

• Here are a few of the reminders from Joshua 24
• God took Abram their father from among the false gods and led him through Canaan, multiplied his seed and gave him Isaac
• He spared them from the plaques of Egypt
• He brought them through the red sea and destroyed the Egyptians that pursued them
• He sustained and brought them through a long wilderness journey
• He help them fight and destroyed the Amorites and allowed them to posses their lands
• He did not allow Balaam to curse them
• He brought them safely through the Jordan and delivered them from the men of Jericho and the other nations sending hornets to drive them out 
• He gave them land and cities that they did not labor for, built or purchased. 
• He allowed them to eat from vineyard and oliveyards that they did not plant.  

Joshua's reminder came so they could reflect and make their future choice.  The choice to choose between the gods their father served and The Lord God.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY WHOM YE SHALL SERVE

After Joshua delivered the words of the Lord, he gave a directive that they should fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth and put away their gods.

He made a further declaration that if it seem evil to serve the God who has brought them through then he and his family will serve the Lord.  

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.

The people then responded that they will serve God.  However, Joshua was still concerned and reminded them that they cannot serve the Lord God and continue to sin for God is a holy and jealous God.  He will not forgive their transgressions and their sins if they refuse to serve Him truthfully.  

They were also told that if they forsook the Lord He will hurt and consume them after all the good that He has done. The people responded that they will serve the Lord God and His voice they will obey.  

IT'S TIME TO TAKE A JOSHUA STAND! Stop following the majority and serve what seems familiar or comfortable.  Make it a priority to have you family in line.  Be responsible and let it be a family matter. God is calling on the Joshua's of this time to take their position not just for their family but so others can be consciously aware that they too must take a stand to serve in sincerity and truth.   

Do you need a reminder of His goodness?

Are there other gods between you and the Lord God?

Are you saying yes, but still holding on to the things on the other side?

What do you need to give up today?

Remember, reminders are a reflection of the goodness of the Lord.  It is also an awareness to cause you to remember some of the challenges and circumstances that only God could have delivered you from.  Know that God is a jealous God. Take the position of Joshua regardless of who is willing to go forth and serve the Lord God.  

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel