Choosing to Serve God: What Are You Serving in Your Home?
Sermon Blog (5/25/25): Rev. Santos Fernandez
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We often claim to love and serve God, but do our actions at home reflect this commitment? Today, let's take a moment to reflect on a profound question: What are you serving in your home, and who are you really serving?
The book of Joshua presents us with a powerful challenge. In chapter 24, verse 15, we read:
"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."
This verse isn't just a historical account; it's a call to action for each of us today. Joshua understood that serving God isn't a passive activity - it's an active choice we must make daily. He recognized that the people were drifting away from God, erecting false idols in their lives. Sound familiar? In our modern world, we too can find ourselves serving other "gods" - whether it's our careers, our possessions, or our entertainment.
But here's the truth: what you serve in your home is the God you really serve. It's not enough to say we love God on Sundays if we're not living it out in our private lives. God doesn't go home with us, but He sees everything that happens behind closed doors. There's nothing hidden from His sight.
So, what should we be serving up in our homes if we truly want to serve God? Let's consider a few spiritual "dishes" we can prepare:
1. Prayer: Are we serving up regular communication with God? Prayer shouldn't be reserved for church or emergencies. It should be a daily staple in our spiritual diet.
2. Fasting: This doesn't always mean going without food. Sometimes it means giving up television, social media, or other distractions to focus on God.
3. Worship: Is your home filled with praises to God? Worship isn't confined to a church building. It's a lifestyle that should permeate every aspect of our lives.
4. God's Word: Are you feasting on Scripture daily? The Bible provides the spiritual nourishment we need to grow in our faith.
5. Holiness: God calls us to be holy because He is holy. This starts in our hearts and should be evident in our homes.
Remember, you can't serve two masters. Matthew 6:24 tells us, "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." This applies not just to money, but to anything we value more than the Lord.
The story of Noah provides a powerful example of someone who chose to serve God wholeheartedly, even when it seemed foolish to others. Noah found grace in God's eyes because he was a righteous man who feared the Lord. While building the ark, Noah likely started each day with prayer and worship, offering sacrifices to God. His family watched his unwavering faith, and because of his commitment to serving God, his entire family was saved from the flood.
Noah's story reminds us that our choices don't just affect us - they impact our families and future generations. When we choose to serve God in our homes, we create a legacy of faith that can influence our children and grandchildren.
So how do we practically apply this in our lives? Here are a few suggestions:
1. Make a conscious decision each day to serve God. Don't let it be an afterthought.
2. Evaluate what you're "serving" in your home. Are you nourishing your family with spiritual food, or are you allowing harmful influences to creep in?
3. Create an atmosphere of worship in your home. Play Christian music, have family devotions, pray together.
4. Be consistent. Serving God isn't a once-a-week activity; it's a daily commitment.
5. Remember that you're setting an example for your family. They're watching how you live out your faith.
Joshua set up a stone as a witness to the people's commitment to serve God. Today, we can use tangible reminders in our homes - perhaps a plaque with Joshua 24:15 or a family mission statement - to keep us focused on our commitment to serve the Lord.
In conclusion, let's challenge ourselves to take a spiritual inventory of our homes. What are we really serving? Are we nourishing our families with the things of God, or are we allowing worldly influences to dominate? Remember, as Joshua said, we must choose whom we will serve. Let's make the bold declaration: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
This choice isn't just for today - it's a commitment that will bless us and our families for generations to come. So let's serve up prayer, worship, and devotion to God in our homes. Let's create an atmosphere where faith can flourish and where God's presence is welcomed and honored.
The decision is yours. What will you choose to serve in your home today?
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We often claim to love and serve God, but do our actions at home reflect this commitment? Today, let's take a moment to reflect on a profound question: What are you serving in your home, and who are you really serving?
The book of Joshua presents us with a powerful challenge. In chapter 24, verse 15, we read:
"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."
This verse isn't just a historical account; it's a call to action for each of us today. Joshua understood that serving God isn't a passive activity - it's an active choice we must make daily. He recognized that the people were drifting away from God, erecting false idols in their lives. Sound familiar? In our modern world, we too can find ourselves serving other "gods" - whether it's our careers, our possessions, or our entertainment.
But here's the truth: what you serve in your home is the God you really serve. It's not enough to say we love God on Sundays if we're not living it out in our private lives. God doesn't go home with us, but He sees everything that happens behind closed doors. There's nothing hidden from His sight.
So, what should we be serving up in our homes if we truly want to serve God? Let's consider a few spiritual "dishes" we can prepare:
1. Prayer: Are we serving up regular communication with God? Prayer shouldn't be reserved for church or emergencies. It should be a daily staple in our spiritual diet.
2. Fasting: This doesn't always mean going without food. Sometimes it means giving up television, social media, or other distractions to focus on God.
3. Worship: Is your home filled with praises to God? Worship isn't confined to a church building. It's a lifestyle that should permeate every aspect of our lives.
4. God's Word: Are you feasting on Scripture daily? The Bible provides the spiritual nourishment we need to grow in our faith.
5. Holiness: God calls us to be holy because He is holy. This starts in our hearts and should be evident in our homes.
Remember, you can't serve two masters. Matthew 6:24 tells us, "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." This applies not just to money, but to anything we value more than the Lord.
The story of Noah provides a powerful example of someone who chose to serve God wholeheartedly, even when it seemed foolish to others. Noah found grace in God's eyes because he was a righteous man who feared the Lord. While building the ark, Noah likely started each day with prayer and worship, offering sacrifices to God. His family watched his unwavering faith, and because of his commitment to serving God, his entire family was saved from the flood.
Noah's story reminds us that our choices don't just affect us - they impact our families and future generations. When we choose to serve God in our homes, we create a legacy of faith that can influence our children and grandchildren.
So how do we practically apply this in our lives? Here are a few suggestions:
1. Make a conscious decision each day to serve God. Don't let it be an afterthought.
2. Evaluate what you're "serving" in your home. Are you nourishing your family with spiritual food, or are you allowing harmful influences to creep in?
3. Create an atmosphere of worship in your home. Play Christian music, have family devotions, pray together.
4. Be consistent. Serving God isn't a once-a-week activity; it's a daily commitment.
5. Remember that you're setting an example for your family. They're watching how you live out your faith.
Joshua set up a stone as a witness to the people's commitment to serve God. Today, we can use tangible reminders in our homes - perhaps a plaque with Joshua 24:15 or a family mission statement - to keep us focused on our commitment to serve the Lord.
In conclusion, let's challenge ourselves to take a spiritual inventory of our homes. What are we really serving? Are we nourishing our families with the things of God, or are we allowing worldly influences to dominate? Remember, as Joshua said, we must choose whom we will serve. Let's make the bold declaration: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
This choice isn't just for today - it's a commitment that will bless us and our families for generations to come. So let's serve up prayer, worship, and devotion to God in our homes. Let's create an atmosphere where faith can flourish and where God's presence is welcomed and honored.
The decision is yours. What will you choose to serve in your home today?
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