Whose On The Lord's Side

Exodus 32:26 "Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the Lord's side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him".

Israel rebelled against God, and made for themselves a golden calf to worship. Many today have rebelled against God's word, making gods of the riches of this world which they have begun to worship. Moses appeared among them, and in great wrath threw down their idol and rebuked Aaron. The people were awe-struck by the presence of the servant of the Lord, and sought their tents, except for a number who chose to be bold in their defiance. Moses, feeling that this great rebellion must be crushed and punished, called the faithful to his standard, and those who came were of the tribe of Levi. These with stern fidelity, fulfilled their mission, and were made teachers of Israel forever. The same decisions in which the Lord looks for in his ministers, and when he sees it he will reward it.

All true men ought to decide, for there is a major conflict going on inside each of us that we must fight with daily, and all who remain neutral will be subject to the wrath. The conflict; belief in God or Atheism; scripture or false philosophy and mans imagination. The  gospel versus superstition; Christ versus self-righteousness; the commands of God or men pleasing; and holiness and right against sin and oppression. These are conflict which we face daily and sometime hourly, will you deny Christ at a time when a witness is needed for fear of standing alone, or will we make a decision from the heart and stand boldly with the Lord even if it means standing alone. Will you profess openly and Lordly your allegiance with the Lord? Are you on the Lord side?

I'm not talking about just going to worship service, or quoting some scripture on a social network wall, no it is more than that, being on the Lord's side is a heart decision, a life long commitment, to God and his word. His complete word not just that part that agrees with our motives, but even that which tells us we might be wrong. We must consecrate ourselves today and everyday to the Lord. Our zeal must over power the desires of our natural man, and we must be obedient with patience and wait on the Lord's direction for our lives. Then let us prepare for battle, by faith receive the promise; put on the colors, by confessing Christ openly in baptism. Put on the regiment: wear the garments of holiness, love and the whole armor of God.  Are you on the Lord's side?