We Will Serve the Lord

“As for me and my household we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

We have made many inspirational and biblical plaques to sell in our stores. One of them is this verse from the book of Joshua. After the death of Moses, the great leader who brought the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt to the edge of Canaan, it was Joshua’s turn to be commander when Israel took over Palestine. 

The Lord charged Joshua to lead His people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. “Be strong and very courageous. Obey all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn away from them, and you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed. Do not be afraid or discouraged for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7-9) 

It is good to read and study God’s words to Joshua at the start of the work God gave him. It is good to read and study God’s words at the start of our day, the start of a journey, a campaign, a new job, a new family, whatever we embark on. God’s promises stand forever. If we meditate on it and obey, we will be successful. There is nothing to fear because God promises to be with us. 

After Joshua experienced the truth of God’s word and promises, after the fall of Jericho, the victories against kings north, south, west and east of them, when the Lord had given the people rest from all their enemies, Joshua who was very old by then, called all the leaders and elders. He reminded them to obey all of God’s laws. “Be very careful to love the Lord your God. Honor Him and serve Him wholeheartedly. Deep in your hearts you know that every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed!” (Joshua 23-24)

At the end of our lives, we too should be able to proclaim, “As for me and my household, we have served the Lord.”