Joshua’s Call to Consecration

What does it really mean to choose God, not just once, but every day?

In this special podcast deep dive, we revisit Pastor Malcolm Macqueen’s message, “Joshua’s Call to Consecration”, preached at King’s Christian Centre AoG Church, Old Town, Swindon, on Sunday 16 August 2026. Drawing from Joshua 24:14–15, we explore Joshua’s powerful challenge to Israel: remember what God has done, choose whom you will serve and make that commitment genuine and lasting.

Looking back over 560 years of Israel’s history, we’re reminded that God was present through the good, the difficult and the unexpected. That same truth speaks into our lives today. When circumstances change and we can’t see what God is doing, His faithfulness hasn’t changed.

The conversation also explores one of the greatest challenges to Christian commitment today: busyness. With work, responsibilities, phones, notifications and countless distractions competing for our attention, it’s possible to become so occupied with life that we neglect the One who gives us life.

Yet choosing Christ brings us back to three powerful truths highlighted in the sermon: God’s presence, God’s provision and God’s protection.

Ultimately, Joshua’s words bring the challenge home: