I
recently saw a commercial for an online game based on Greek mythology. It spoke
about armies, mythological gods, heroes, and quests. What got my attention was
the description of how to get the game started. You go online to register,
choose your god, then build your empire.
Wow!
“Choose your god.” Those words, though presented casually in the ad, struck me
as being characteristic of one of the most dangerous things about our world. In
a game, it may be insignificant what “god” you choose; but in the real world
that choice has eternal consequences.
To a
generation of Israelites surrounded by the gods of their day, Joshua declared
that they must choose their god—but it must not be done in a cavalier way. He
set the example as he said, “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” (Josh. 24:15).
Today, as
in the days of Joshua, there are many options. But there is only one wise
choice—the true God. Joshua made the right choice. “We will serve the Lord.”
Nothing
can fill the emptiness in your heart except God. (RBC)
