Joshua 24:19-28 - Serving From Love and Devotion

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Aug 2, 2024 · 4m

In Joshua 24, Joshua is about to die, and he is challenging the people to make a decision to serve the LORD and Him only. He proclaims that no matter what everyone else does, he and his house will serve the LORD (v. 15). The people responded by also saying, “We will serve the LORD; for He is our God” (v. 18). But Joshua knew it is easy for the people to say something and yet not really have the love, the devotion, and the heart to follow through on their commitment.

That is why he replies with this strange verse: “But Joshua said to the people, "You cannot serve the LORD, for He is a holy…