Perhaps you have noticed, we live in a day in which the spiritual battle between good and evil is raging. For those of us who know the history recorded in the Bible, our minds are drawn to Exodus 32. Israel had just been delivered from 430 years of bondage in Egypt, and Moses had been sent by God to lead them out. Miraculously, God brought his millions to the foot of Mount Sinai where He would present His laws to Moses, but while Moses was on the mountain, many rebelled and engaged in idolatry and immorality.
When Moses returned, as he approached the camp he could hear their jubilation below and cried out, “…Who is on the LORD’S side? let him come unto me. (Exodus 32:26)” Many died that day as a result of their rebellion.
While we are not Israel, and God’s instruction to His people today is not the same as in those days, there is a similar rebellion taking place today, as nations continue to fall away from the divine principles that insure life and peace. In the fray, we are called to be warriors, not to fight a physical battle, but spiritual—to contend for truth and right. So, we say with the songwriter…
Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King?
Who will be His helpers, other lives to bring?
Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe?
Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go?
By Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine,
We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!
Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe,
But the King’s own army none can overthrow;
Round His standard ranging, vict’ry is secure,
For His truth unchanging makes the triumph sure.
Joyfully enlisting, by Thy grace divine,
We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!