Challenge to Follow & Serve God
After commended for conquering
land of Canaan, the warriors of the
tribes east of Jordan are sent home
Recognising the Jordan River may
divide the tribes, a memorial altar
is built on the riverbank – an act
misunderstood & civil war nearly
breaks out before the motive for
altar was revealed. The book ends
with Joshua’s farewell address
in which he gives the people an
ultimatum: Choose you this day
whom you will serve..as for me and
my house, we will serve the Lord.
Lord, thanks for preparing promised
inheritance and assignment for us.
Help us to be Faithful People:
Help us to Heed Yr Word & Love U:
Help us to Follow & Serve You:
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, we will be Faithful People:
Then Joshua called the Reubenites
the Gadites & half of Manasseh,
and said to them: You have kept
all that Moses commanded You…
You have not left your brethren…
And now go to the land of your
possession… But take careful heed
to love the Lord your God,
to walk in all His ways,
to keep His commandments,
to hold fast to Him & to serve Him
with all your heart (Josh 22:1-5).
Lord, help us to be faithful people
like the eastern tribes of Israel.
I pray that as my years advance,
let me become more open, more
faithful and more trusting in You.
Let me not be distracted by lesser
things from what is truly important.
Lord, renew my passion for You;
and renew my commitment to You.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, we’ll Heed Yr Word & Love U:
Be very courageous to keep and
do all that is written in the Book
of Law lest you turn aside from it
but you shall hold fast to the Lord
your God as you have done to this
day. (And) no one has been able
to stand against you to this day…
Therefore take careful heed that
you love the Lord (Josh 23:6-11).
Lord, help us heed the warning
for we are forgetful people and
extremely prone to stumble.
Help us be alert of our weak spots,
and help us overcome temptations.
Help us to be discipline in our
devotional life with You and
help us Love You deeply. Amen.
Lord, we’ll choose to Serve You:
Joshua said: So honor the Lord
and serve Him wholeheartedly.
Put away forever the idols (and)
Serve the Lord alone. But if you
are unwilling to serve the Lord,
then choose today whom you
will serve… But as for me and
my family, we will serve the Lord.
The people replied: We would
never forsake the Lord & worship
other gods (Joshua 24:14-16).
Lord, I remember the times that
you healed me, guided me and
pushed obstacles out of my way.
Thank you for allowing me to
lead others. I pray that those who
look to me for leadership will be
drawn to You. Help them choose
to serve You and no other. Amen.