WHO IS ON THE LORD’S SIDE?

Exodus 32:25-28; “And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:) 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. And he said unto them, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour. And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men”. There are two sides to a coin, as well as two sides to many things in life, such as good or bad, saints and sinners, righteous or unrighteous, heaven or hell. Likewise, there’s the side of the kingdom of God and kingdom of Satan.

Those in God’s kingdom are saved by grace with manifestation of the fruit of spirit – love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance (Galatians 5:22). But those on the side of Satan are filled with the work of the flesh and bad characters – rebellions, cheating, disobedience, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envying, murders, drunkenness, and revelling (Galatians 5:19-21).

We need to understand that those on the side of Satan will go and live in hell with him forever. You don’t need to worry if you are on the Lord’s side, heaven is guaranteed if you remain and continue in the Lord. Now, let me ask you the same question Moses asked the children of Israel. “Whose side are you today? Are you on the side of God? Have you repented of your sins, Is your sins washed in the blood of the Lamb? Remember that God is not willing that all should perish but every one to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9-10). For you to be on the side of God’s righteousness, you must be born again by turning away from sins through genuine repentance (Acts 17:30; John 3:3,7), accept and confess Jesus Christ as Lord (Romans 10:9-10).

“Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band… (Likewise, Jesus said) If ye love me, keep my commandments” (1 Chronicles 12:18; Matthew 12:30).

THE TRUE LOVE OF GOD

"Charity (love) never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away" (1 Corinthians 13:8). The love of God for humanity is unconditional. He loved us even when we were unlovable. God always loves us regardless of one’s condition. It is love that made God to give His only begotten Son for the salvation of the world. Through this love, Christ "endure the cross, despising the shame. And in 1 John 4:8 the Bible says God is love. The attribute of God is love; this is the true love of God that overflows from a pure heart. “God loves us. God loves us so much He sent His Son in the world to die on the cross to provide an atonement for sin.” God does not love us because we’re so lovable. we are not, we are despicable, vile sinners, who, if we are not saved by the grace of God, will be thrown on the trash heap of eternal damnation in hell.

There is that love of God that Scripture clearly shows us is general, unconditional, universal, unlimited, indiscriminate, and that it extends to all people in all times. It is what Titus 3:4 refers to as God’s love for mankind. This love is God’s way of showing Himself to man through man. Love is more action than words. In other words, Love is seen in actions, words, and even in facial expressions. If we claim to love God whom we don’t see, we can equally love men whom we see. To live is to love, to love is to live.

Love makes life worth living. Loving people genuinely is a selfless act. Love is the first and the greatest commandment. As true followers of Christ, true love of God builds homes and sustains marriages and other relationships. Love does not delight in fault-finding, resentful, and criticisms because "love cover the multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8). Lack of this true love of God in the heart leads to tragedies like jealousy, animosity, hatred, divorce, murder, suicide, war, and so on. Love is not lust, which leads to sensual, unclean behaviors, and practices that bring God's judgment (Ephesians 5:2-7).

It is very important to know that you can not have the true love of God without genuine salvation from sin. Our hearts must be regenerated and be made pure because the heart of man is the engine of the soul that generates all thought, desire, emotion, and action. When we become born again, our heart is filled with the love of God. This love is the first fruit of the Spirit that anchors the other virtues we possess at salvation. In Galatians 5: 22-23 (KJV), "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law". Love is pure, incorruptible, and harmless in thought, disposition, intention, feeling, action, attitude, disposition, and response. "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: " (1 Peter 2:21). Therefore, let us follow the steps of Christ and love like him.

SILENCE IN A COMPROMISING CHURCH

"I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth" - Revelation 2:13-16 (KJV).

The compromising, silent church often lacks boldness; In disguise of being sanctified, they could not rise up to challenge the evil trends perpetrated by so called worker or leader because of privilege they could probably lose through him. Instead, they pretended and choose to remain in an amen corner of prayers than to “withstood him to the face (like Paul in Galatians 2:14) because he was to be blamed”. it's easier to be passive to avoid being persecuted, intimidated, and hated for righteousness’ sake. But it's not healthy, wise, or God-honoring in the the church of living God. Jesus lovingly challenges the silent compromisers in this church. The free choice of evil practices to thrive, manipulations, deceptions, and perverted justice fueled by compromise and liberalism, can entice followers to leave God's standard of Christianity by disobeying His word. Hence, little compromises lead to the big problems of disunity and love that could hinder the move of God’s Spirit in the Church. “ And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful” (Mark 4:19).

BELIEVEST THOU?

Isaiah 53:1. Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? Do you feel threatened by any situation, circumstance, or personality? If all you see is the giants, you'll soon become the grasshopper prey. Staring at the storm instead of gazing at Jesus is the sure path to drowning. Rather than ruminate on Goliath's strength and threat, choose to remember and meditate on the Word. Discover what God has said concerning that situation. Has God said, shall He not do it? Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. Acts 27:25. To Sister Mary, Jesus quipped, "Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?" John 11:40 Confront your fears by FAITH. Take away the stones of unbelief. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Eph 6:16.. Whose REPORT do you believe? The Pharaohs, Physicians, Professors..... There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Proverbs 19:21

Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

GOD’S COVENANT OF FRUITFULNESS

“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect….As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. Neither shall thy name anymore be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee” (Genesis 17:1, 4-6) – KJV

Fruitfulness is the divine ability for productivity that is in-built in every living thing that God created. It is God’s will because He’s faithful to make us fruitful as well. In creation, the Lord blessed all the living things to be fruitful and multiplied (Genesis 1:28). Yes, fruitfulness is God’s will for you that’s reading this post right now. Christian fruitfulness is activated when he abides in Christ through faithfulness to God’s word and promises. Jesus declared, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing” (John 15:4-5). God’s Word is a covenant Word that bring fruitfulness to us when we believe and obey. The Covenant Word of God brings fertility to situations of barrenness and abundance to areas of scarcity in our life when we surrender our life to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in genuine repentance. Are you saved by grace? “Now is the day of salvation”

PRAYER:

Father Lord, forgive me of all my sins, cleanse me with the Blood of Jesus as I surrender my life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ today. Write my name in the Book of life and give me the grace to continue in fellowship with Jesus daily and obey His word.

O Lord, break protocols on my behalf on this day. Where they have said it is not possible, let there be a possibility in the name of Jesus.

From the day, I will be visited with unexpected help and favour.

My story will turn to glory, barrenness into fruitfulness. Just as the expectations of the righteous shall not be cut short, my expectation shall not be cut short in this day.

I will not be disappointed in the name of Jesus. At this moment, I call forth ideas that will increase my life. Ideas that are life-transforming begin to come in the name of Jesus.

I rebuke devourer now, no money-eating demon will gain entrance into my finances. I declare an increase in my financial status. Just as Mordecai received a sudden intervention, my life receives sudden intervention on this new day. Lord, from now onward, I will not experience reproach, disappointment, or delay in the name of Jesus.

From today, grace speaks for me. Everywhere I go, everything I do, the grace of God will be sufficient, I find favor in the sight of man. I will be promoted and lifted to a higher level. People pay greatly for my services. I will become relevant in my society, my generation calls me blessed in Jesus' mighty name.

“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him” (Psalm 92:12-15) KJV.