Years ago when Italy went to war, there was
a shortage of soldiers. To find recruits, one captain went
through the villages calling men to fight with him. Many joined
him bringing their own weapons into combat.
One elderly lady was so moved by the sight
that she got her broom, placed it on her shoulder, and began to
march with the men into combat.
Many of the soldiers laughed at her. One
looked at her and asked, “What good are you, old lady?”
“Not much,” she replied, “but I want
everyone to know whose side I’m on!”
Life requires many choices. But there is no
more important choice for each of us than to let the world know
whose side we are on. Joshua said, “So, honor the Lord and
serve Him wholeheartedly.” He challenged the people to declare
their allegiance to God because He had proven His trustworthiness
to them.
From the simple to the significant, we make
many choices every day, each with an opportunity to show the
world whose side we are on. Often we are willing to compromise
our beliefs and values rather than to declare our allegiance to
the Lord as one of His disciples. Rather than taking a clear
position to honor God, we waffle and waiver because we fear being
ridiculed and rebuked. If we love the Lord and want His peace and
protection, His goodness and grace, we must be willing to “take
our brooms” and declare our faith. We must listen to the Lord
as He speaks to us through His Word and make the right choices.
Prayer: Lord, may we
live our lives letting those around us see the depth of our
commitment to You. Empower us with courage to prove to others
that You are our Lord! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture For Today:
Joshua 24:15-15 But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose
today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your
ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of
the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my
family, we will serve the Lord.”
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