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Choosing to serve God is your best choice"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." (Joshua 24:15)Chapter 24 in the Book of Joshua reinforces the concept that choosing to serve God is not a momentary decision, but a lifelong commitment, which demands our complete obedience.Now as we take a look at his man named Joshua here, we find that he was a great leader, not only for giving good admonition, but by his example. He told the people of Israel that, if they were NOT going to serve the LORD, it really didn’t matter which false god they chose because one was just as bad as the other. Joshua's public declaration was this: my decision is made, my mind is set, my house will serve the Lord. Folks, many times fathers fail to make such a bold declaration and so leave their family struggling without the benefit of a committed leader.We see from Joshua’s life, both before and after this bold proclamation, that these were not just a mouthful of words that he spoke, it was a heart-felt commitment that he lived. I believe you would agree that much can be learned from this single-minded man of God.When Joshua was sent to spy out the land of Canaan, He and Caleb were the two who came back, not only with a faithful report about the land, but expressing confidence that with God’s help they could possess it. He was not overcome by the influence of the majority report. He stood firm by his convictions. He was capable aa well as stable being chosen to be a leader for God's people. He relied on God’s promises and continually encouraged the people.Joshua also showed concern for the next generation. He had the Israelites set up twelve stones as a memorial when they crossed Jordan so that, when questions would be asked about their meaning, parents could tell their children and grandchildren about God’s great power in rolling back the waters. And Joshua served faithfully to the end. He did not bow out claiming he had already done his part earlier in life; he served till he died at the age of 110.Friends, we can learn much from his life of faithful service. As for Joshua and his house, they boldly served the LORD. May that be our determination for our house as well.