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<\/a>Joshua made the call to Israel. In Joshua 24, the case was made to be on God\u2019s side. Then Joshua posed the question. \u201cChoose for yourselves this day whom you will serve\u2026but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.\u201d<\/i> (Joshua 24:15 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Later we see that the people made the right choice. They chose to be on God\u2019s side. \u201cWe will serve the Lord our God and obey him.\u201d<\/i> (Joshua 24:24 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n
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But later in Scripture we see Jesus talking with a wealthy young man. He asked Jesus a question something like, \u201cHow can I get on Your side?\u201d You know everyone wants to be on the winning side. Well Jesus gave this young man an answer, but he left Jesus\u2019 presence sad\u2026he wasn\u2019t willing to do what was necessary to be on Jesus\u2019 side (Mark 10:17-22).<\/p>\n
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The question must be asked of us today. Are you on Jesus\u2019 side? Do you live your life so that others see whose side you\u2019re on? I pray that you do. I pray that I do!<\/p>\n
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I recall singing this song a great deal through the years, but never really took into account all that it takes to be on the Lord\u2019s side. Facing the foe. Leaving the world\u2019s side. Bringing others to Jesus. Putting aside my personal preferences and desires. Being bold and true. That\u2019s a lot to ask.<\/p>\n
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But when we make the choice as Joshua did, we are secure in our victory. Our triumph is sure. Joyfully enlisting in the army of the Lord brings blessings beyond our imagination. Why wouldn\u2019t want to be on His side?<\/p>\n
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Today let\u2019s look at the fierce battles we face as victories on the Lord\u2019s side. Let\u2019s look at the foe through Jesus\u2019 eyes\u2026defeated! Let\u2019s rally together and heed the battle cry. Let\u2019s say, \u201cwe are on the Lord\u2019s side\u2014Savior, we are Thine!\u201d<\/p>\n
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Will you join me?<\/p>\n
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\u201cWho Is on the Lord\u2019s Side?\u201d<\/p>\n
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Who is on the Lord\u2019s side? Who will serve the King?
\n<\/b>Who will be His helpers, other lives to bring?
\nWho will leave the world\u2019s side? Who will face the foe?
\nWho is on the Lord\u2019s side? Who for Him will go?
\nBy Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine,
\nWe are on the Lord\u2019s side\u2014Savior, we are Thine!<\/p>\n
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Not for weight of glory, nor for crown and palm,
\nEnter we the army, raise the warrior psalm;
\nBut for love that claimeth lives for whom He died:
\nHe whom Jesus saveth marches on His side.
\nBy Thy love constraining, by Thy grace divine,
\nWe are on the Lord\u2019s side\u2014Savior, we are Thine!<\/p>\n
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Jesus, Thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem,
\nBut with Thine own lifeblood, for Thy diadem;
\nWith Thy blessing filling each who comes to Thee,
\nThou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free.
\nBy Thy grand redemption, by Thy grace divine,
\nWe are on the Lord\u2019s side\u2014Savior, we are Thine!<\/p>\n
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Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe,
\nBut the King\u2019s own army none can overthrow;
\n\u2019Round His standard ranging, vict\u2019ry is secure,
\nFor His truth unchanging makes the triumph sure.
\nJoyfully enlisting, by Thy grace divine,
\nWe are on the Lord\u2019s side\u2014Savior, we are Thine!<\/p>\n
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Chosen to be soldiers, in an alien land, <\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to hear a traditional version of this hymn, click here <\/a>and listen to a grand choir singing this melody.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to hear a cool a cappella version of this hymn? Click here <\/a>to listen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n
\nChosen, called, and faithful, for our Captain\u2019s band;
\nIn the service royal, let us not grow cold,
\nLet us be right loyal, noble, true and bold.
\nMaster, wilt Thou keep us, by Thy grace divine,
\nAlways on the Lord\u2019s side\u2014Savior, always Thine![i]<\/a><\/p>\n