Who Will Be on the Lord’s Side?
As we head toward the 4th of July in 2025, many people are getting ready for the usual celebrations—grilling good food, spending time with family and friends, enjoying some rest, and reflecting on freedom. But for others, this year feels heavy. There’s a growing concern about who will lead our country and where we’re headed. People are worried about jobs, healthcare, immigration, rising costs, and the overall direction of our nation. Anxiety is everywhere.
In moments like this, we can ask the same question Moses asked the people of Israel thousands of years ago. After God had delivered them from slavery in Egypt, the people turned their backs on Him and worshiped a golden calf. Moses stood up and announced, “Whoever is for the Lord, come to me” (Exodus 32:26).
That question still matters today. In 2025, who will stand with the Lord? The Bible describes those who are on God’s side: they live with integrity and do what’s right. They speak truthfully and treat others with kindness. They don’t gossip, harm their neighbors, or tear people down. They keep their promises, even when it’s hard. In addition, they help those in need without expecting something in return. These are the people who will stand strong forever (Psalm 15:2-5).
The truth is that the world has always had problems. People have always fought for power, wealth, and control—often at the expense of others. But no matter what’s going on around us, we can choose to stand with God. We can choose to live by His word, even when it’s not popular, even when others go a different way.
So, as we celebrate this season of freedom, let’s make a deeper choice—the choice to stand on the Lord’s side. Let’s believe Him, obey Him, and stay faithful no matter what.
Exodus 32:26
New International Version
26 So he stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the Lord, come to me.” And all the Levites rallied to him.
Psalm 15:1-4
New International Version
1 Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?
2 The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart;
3 whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others;
4 who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind;
Psalm 15:5
The Living Bible
5 does not crush his debtors with high interest rates, and refuses to testify against the innocent despite the bribes offered him—such a man shall stand firm forever.
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