Once upon a time a long cold spell had the cowboys trapped in the ranch house in Wyoming so the boss sent one old hand down into the root cellar to sort out bad potatoes. After about an hour he came out and announced that he was quitting. When asked why, his answer was, “Can’t stand making decisions.” In reality the problem was not making decisions, since he made them every day about working cattle, but he was in unfamiliar territory and felt incompetent to choose between good and bad potatoes.

Isn't that true in life? The most decisive person in the world can become a quivering pile of indecision when placed in unfamiliar situations. But there are times we have to stretch ourselves and make those decisions, even when we feel incompetent. No decision in life is more important than whether or not we will serve God, yet it is one far too many seek to avoid. There are lots of reasons, but for many it’s because they don’t feel competent to decide even though there is plenty of information available. However, indecision is dangerous because the refusal to decide is a rejection of God and selection of the false gods of this world.

The importance of this decision cannot be overemphasized, and must be reaffirmed daily. For example, just before his death Joshua called Israel together and repeatedly challenged their faith in God. He reminded them of God’s mighty work and encouraged them to keep their promise to God (24.1-Josh.24.13" class="scriptRef">Joshua 24:1-13). Then he called on them to choose that day to serve God or idols (Joshua 24:14-15). Repeatedly he challenged their commitment so that three times they swore faithfulness to God (Joshua 24:18, 21, 24).

The information is available, the time is now, the decision is yours – so choose.