Some of us struggle even with simple decisions—like what to order at a restaurant—let alone life’s weightier ones. But there’s one decision none of us can avoid: Whom will you serve? It’s a simple decision in many ways, yet we often make it more difficult by listening to negative voices or delaying action. Joshua challenged the Israelites with this very question. God, who created us and gave His Son to die for us, calls us to serve Him—not to burden us, but to bless us. Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness (Joshua 24:14). True joy, peace and freedom are found in following Him. The people responded, We also will serve the LORD, for he is our God (Joshua 24:18). They chose wisely. You must decide too. Bob Dylan was right: “You’re gonna have to serve somebody.” Will it be the Lord—or ambition, opinion, pleasure or self?
