House Rules: Who's Got the Thermostat?

We all know the importance of controlling the thermostat in our homes, but how many of us put the same energy into regulating the spiritual temperature of our households? This message takes us to Joshua 24, where an aging leader gathers the people of Israel at a pivotal moment to ask them a fundamental question: who will you serve? Before Joshua ever asks them to make a choice, he reminds them of God's faithfulness throughout their history - from Abraham's call to the parting of the Red Sea, from the wilderness wanderings to the walls of Jericho falling. The pattern is clear: God always reminds us of His faithfulness before He asks for ours. Grace always comes before performance. Then comes the challenge - not a demand, but an invitation to choose. Joshua doesn't force anyone's hand. Instead, he declares his own commitment: as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. This isn't about information or inspiration alone. It's about transformation and decision. The greatest threat to God's people often isn't external enemies or cultural wickedness - it's our own divided hearts, our tendency to keep one foot in God's kingdom and another in the world's values. We're challenged to examine what truly sits on the throne of our homes. Is it career, comfort, money, or even our children? Whatever gets first place in our house is what we worship. The call is clear: choose this day whom you will serve, and don't wait until tomorrow to make that choice. Follow Us on Social ✅Facebook:   / storyheightschurch   ✅Instagram:   / storyheightschurch   ✅TikTok: STORYHEIGHTS CHURCH Learn More: StoryHeightsChurch.com #Church #Jesus #Bible #HolySpirit #Faith