Joshua 24:15 says, “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
We cannot separate warfare from salvation because true salvation puts us into direct conflict with satan. The moment we make a true conversion to Jesus, satan hates us the same way he hates Jesus. By identifying yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ, you have made satan your bitter enemy. When Jesus Christ purchased us, we became aliens to the things of this world. As a result, our heart is always in constant conflict between good and bad.
Doing something as a matter of commitment to God does not involve any condition attached. Your commitment and genuineness of faith must be tested because a man may confess to be a Christian but may not be such in heart. When your loyalty towards God is in conflict with money, position, relationship or comfort, you are likely to sit on the fence and become indifferent. Such was the case of the children of Israel when they entered the Promise Land. There was a conflict in their hearts between the flesh and spirit whether to give God total commitment or not. Joshua urged the Israelites to give total commitment to God. Therefore, no matter what happens today, make a total commitment to Jesus, for He is your salvation.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, strengthen my zeal and determination for you, in Jesus Christ’s name! Amen!