Day 112
Joshua 24:1‐33; Luke 21:1‐28; Psalm 89:38‐52; Proverbs 13:20‐23
The Voices of Choices
Bob Dylan used to sing a song called “Gotta Serve Somebody.” The lyrics suggest that everyone, a CEO, a doctor, a socialite, a construction worker… yes, everyone, rich or poor, serves someone or something. “It might be the Devil or it might be the Lord, but you gotta serve somebody.”
Joshua sang a similar song to the Israelites: “Chose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served… or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living” (v. 15 NIV), or you can serve the Lord. Consider the options. You can follow the idols of your parents and grandparents, inanimate golden calves and wooden idols. Or perhaps you desire to serve the more modern idols among the Amorites, the new gods. Or you can follow the living and active God who has blessed you beyond measure.
Let’s give ourselves the same imperative. Think back to the things that our parents and grandparents chased after. What did their idols do for them? Or look at the idols of our modern society. Are they delivering on any of their promises? Think about the great salvation God has given us and the heavenly kingdom He has promised us. Choose whom you will serve today… ‘cause you gotta serve somebody.
Prayer: Lord, you know that we have many things demanding our dedication in our jobs, families, and world. Today I purpose to devote myself to you. Lord, I surrender my loyalty and service.
The Rev. Charlie Holt