**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today! Your work has had a profound impact on many generations. Can you tell us about a particular moment of clarity you experienced that led to such a significant declaration in your life?

**Author (Joshua):** Of course! I remember a pivotal moment when I gathered the people of Israel together. They were at a crossroads, facing decisions about their future. I felt compelled to challenge them directly about their loyalties and choices.

**Interviewer:** What were the specific challenges they were facing at that time?

**Joshua:** The people were surrounded by various influences—some still represented the traditions of their ancestors, while others were drawn to the practices of the nations around them. It was crucial for them to choose whom they would serve.

**Interviewer:** So, what was the essence of your message to them during this gathering?

**Joshua:** I urged them to make a clear decision. I said, “If serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living.” But then I made my declaration: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

**Interviewer:** That’s a powerful statement. What drove you to declare your own commitment so boldly in front of them?

**Joshua:** It was a matter of conviction. After all we had been through—the exodus from Egypt, the miracles, and the Promised Land—I knew that serving the Lord was not just a choice for me, but a commitment that would guide my family and our legacy. It was important to show that leadership also means making a choice based on faith.

**Interviewer:** And what response did you receive from the people when you made that declaration?

**Joshua:** They were moved. They recognized our shared history and the importance of that choice. It prompted a reflection on their own priorities and their covenant with God. I believe it reinforced the idea that being decisive about faith can inspire others to examine their own commitments.

**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing that insight, Joshua. It’s incredible how your words continue to resonate with so many today.

**Joshua:** Thank you for having me! It’s my hope that everyone can find strength in making conscious choices about whom they serve.