'' Why we should choose the Lord ''

In this episode, let's see reasons Joshua gave the people of Israel to choose the Lord.

I. Deliverance – “I brought you out” (Joshua 24:5)

• Emancipated through blood (Exodus 12:13).
• Spiritual parallel: We are redeemed by Christ’s blood (1 Peter 1:18-19).
• Once slaves to sin, now children of God.
• Delivered not just for freedom, but to serve (Luke 1:74).

II. Separation – “The Lord put darkness between you and the Egyptians” (Joshua 24:7)

• The spiritual divide between saved and unsaved (John 5:24).
• God makes a clear distinction (Exodus 11:7).
• No human power can bridge the gulf between life and death.

III. Victory – “I gave them into your hand” (Joshua 24:8)

• Every enemy of the believer is already conquered.
• Sin has no dominion over us (Romans 6:14).
• Through Christ, we have victory (Micah 7:9, Romans 7:25).

IV. Protection – “When Balak called Balaam to curse you, he blessed you still” (Joshua 24:9-10)

• God overturns the enemy’s plans (Nehemiah 4:15).
• “The Lord is thy keeper” (Psalm 121:5,7).

V. Possession – “I have given you a land for which you did not labor” (Joshua 24:13)

• Our spiritual inheritance is by grace, not works (Ephesians 2:7).
• Parable of the Prodigal Son—what did he do to deserve his blessings? (Luke 15:22-23).
• Fear the Lord and serve Him.

Remember the Faithfulness of the Father (v. 17)

• How God led Israel:
  • Chose Abraham from a wicked place.
  • Gave a covenant and promise.
  • Delivered from slavery into the Promised Land.
• God is faithful; we are forgetful—but God is also forgiving.

Historical Illustration: The Tragedy of Forgetting

• 1923 Kanto Earthquake Relief Effort
  • U.S. provided unprecedented aid.
  • Red Cross raised $12 million.
  • Japan said, “We will never forget.”
• 18 years later—Pearl Harbor was bombed.
• Lesson: Tragedy comes when we forget.

Reengage in the Fight of Faith (v. 20-21)

• The Israelites had fought, but their fight was not over.
• Spiritual victories are not the end—there are more battles to come.
• Choose to stay in the fight:
  • Stay in the Word.
  • Get back in the prayer closet.
  • Strengthen your walk with God and your family’s faith.
• Caleb’s Choice (Joshua 14:6-15):
  • Stop “window shopping” at Satan’s mall.
  • Billy Sunday: “If you want to stay away from the devil, get out of his neighborhood.”

Resolve to Be Fruitful in Freedom (v. 24-28)

Galatians 5:13 – “For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty.”

• Significance of Shechem:
  • God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:6-7).
  • Jacob built an altar (Genesis 33:20).
  • Israel reaffirmed their commitment (Joshua 8:30-35).
  • Holy ground—fruitful ground.

Conclusion:

• A wise choice is God’s choice.
• Joshua’s challenge is our challenge today: Who will you serve?

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