On the Lord's Side

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. (Proverbs 16.7)

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Abraham Lincoln was once asked by a member of a certain church who was making a plea for a certain cause and closed his remarks with the hope "that the Lord is on our side." President Lincoln then responded by commenting, "Sir, I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should choose to be on the Lord's side."

Today we know the things that will make for peace, but will we do them? Blessed are the peace-makers for they are the children of God. Discipleship begins with such a choice. To be on the Lord's side is far more an important issue than trying to get the Lord to be on "our" side.

Frankly, I hate having enemies, and I certainly don't want to be one. After studying this verse it has become clear that we need to please the Lord...then he will cause peace to happen. We should strive to please him everyday in everything we do - big or small. Walk with Him. Stay tight with the Lord and He can sort out things with enemies. We know a proverb is a principle and not a promise—but it is a nice principle to have on your side!

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23)