Joshua 24:15
Joshua 24:15
15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will
serve, ...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Serving is not always easy but it is worth it. Proverbs 9:10 says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning
of wisdom. Knowing Him and having the a reverence, or healthy fear, of Him is where wisdom and
understanding begins. To know the heart of God is to know love. The love of a father. The most perfect
father. A father that made you, loves you and sacrificed for you. To know this love you must first
CHOOSE Him. Choose to accept His gift of salvation and eternal life. Choose the One who will never
leave you or forsake you. Choose faith over fear. Choose life in Jesus Christ.
What Will You Leave
Makes you think of when you die, right? Maybe something else. This came to me several years ago when
I was filling in for the Youth Pastor at my little church. I'll be honest, I was nervous. I've generally been a
behind the scenes kind of person but the need was there. God brought this phrase to my mind. I knew He
wasn't talking about when I die necessarily but wherever I go. When I leave a restaurant, the grocery
store, my job, etc., I leave an impression or a “mark” per say. Does the cashier, waitress, coworker think
of me as a slob? Possibly a rude person? Or even better as a kind person that made someone feel special
even for a few moments. Did they see me as different? The kind of different that they want to be. The
Bible talks about being set apart. Being strong and courageous. Being BOLD in our faith and making
disciples of ALL men.
Go out and BE BOLD! Leave behind the love of Christ. Make them want what you've got.