Day 1 | Remember What God Has Done
Read Joshua 24:1–13
Before Joshua said, “Choose this day whom you will serve,” he passed along a message of remembrance. As they all stood at Shechem, God wanted to remind Israel of everything He had already done:
“I took Abraham…”
“I sent Moses…”
“I brought you out…”
“I gave them into your hands…”
“I gave you a land…”
Notice who is doing the action: God is the subject of every sentence. Their obedience was meant to grow out of remembrance.
In contrast, idols thrive on our selective memory. When we forget who rescued us, who carried us, who provided for us, and who forgave us, we might believe it’s up to us to control our future. And when that happens, we reach for substitute gods.
Yesterday, you may have decided to lay down some idols at the altar. As you seek to live out of yesterday’s commitment, remember to anchor it in God’s overwhelming grace toward you.
Consider:
- Where has God clearly shown His faithfulness in your life?
- What “Red Sea” did He part for you?
- What wilderness did He sustain you through?
- What victory did you win that wasn’t really your own?
You don’t defeat idols by trying harder. You weaken and destroy them by remembering better.
Today’s Practice:
Write down five specific ways God has shown his faithfulness to you. Don’t write down general statements; identify specific moments in your past. Then thank Him for each one by name.
Gratitude fuels our devotion. Before you choose Him, remember that He first chose you.