Who’s a fan of Joshua? I am! I am! If you know his story, you know that he was one of the spies who believed God could deliver the Promised Land to the Israelites. Joshua was one of the original Egyptian-freed slaves to enter into the Land of Canaan.

Joshua led the Hebrew nation across the flooded Jordan River to take the city of Jericho. Joshua fought beside the warriors of Israel to conquer the tribes inhabiting their land. But most importantly, Joshua followed God, Joshua believed God, Joshua served God.

At the renewing of their Covenant with God, Joshua gathered the entire Hebrew nation and they presented themselves to God. Joshua recounted the mighty acts of God since their freedom from Egypt was given. And then, Joshua spoke these powerful words.

“Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:14-15 – NIV)

These words of Joshua resonate with those who also choose to serve the Almighty God. These words call us to action. These words call us to service. These words call us to commitment.

How committed are you to the Almighty? What are you willing to give up in order to serve the One True God? Who is joining you along this journey?

I don’t know where you land. But what I do know is that I will serve the Lord. My household will serve the Lord.

Today’s song is just another reminder of Joshua’s words. I pray that you are willing to join me in singing “Me and My House.”

“Me and My House”

We stand here together as a family
We join hands together
Lifting praises to the father above
For sending His son

We’ve chosen together as a family
To serve Him forever
Knowing nothing else will matter in time
We made up our minds

Through the heat of the day
We will join in the fight
‘Til he takes us away
‘Til our faith becomes sight
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord

Chose you this day
Tell me who will you serve
Let nothing stand in your way
Give the praise He deserves
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord

We’ll serve Him
We’ll serve Him
We’ll serve Him
For He is worthy

Chose you this day
Tell me who will you serve
Let nothing stand in your way
Give the praise He deserves
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord[i]

The Heritage Singers have a great version of this song. Click here to listen.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

[i] “Me and My House,” Words and Music by Tim Sheppard, Tim Sheppard Music Company, 1981.