Joshua 24:14-15 – 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 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.
Definition of resolutions-
An expression of opinion or intention made
An act of resolving or determining a course of action
A decision or determination
In our text verses, Joshua makes a commitment to serve the Lord. He states “Choose you this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Today-Here are 10 resolutions or commitments for 2020
Be a peacemaker – Matthew 5:9
Only do things that please God – John 8:29, I Corinthians 6:19:20, IICorinthians 5:9
Always do the work of the Lord – I Corinthians 15:57-58, Col. 3:17
Triumph in Christ – II Corinthians 2:14, I John 4:4, Rom. 8:35-39
Die to self every day – II Corinthians 4:8-11, Gal. 2:20, Rom. 6:11
Walk by faith – II Corinthians 5:5-7, Romans 6:4
Always rejoice in the Lord – I Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4
Give thanks for everything- Ephesians 5:19-20
Let Christ be exalted in my body – I Cor. 1:18-21
Be humble – I Peter 5:5-6, Philippians 2:5-8
-Mike Goodson
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