Choosing sides

In life, probably more so now than ever, we are asked to pick sides or teams. As humans, it's programmed in us to want to be on the right side, or the winning team, whichever the case may be. But choosing however, can be confusing, deceptive,or rewarding, and even life altering. The right decisions aren't always crystal clear and our information can be tainted and/or misleading. Making the right decisions can truly test our morals, integrity, and values as a person. 

I'm reminded of two foes in the bible; David and Goliath. A huge giant( Goliath) against a mere boy( David ). If that's all we knew about them, then when it came right down to it, we would choose Goliath for our own team. And I'm not talking about a battle of life and death even... How about tug-of-war? Most people would choose the giant over a boy 9 out of 10 times if being honest. And that is precisely what satan wants!! To be the "giant" in our lives. To choose him over God. 

David trusted in God with all his heart and wasn't swayed or intimated by the size of Goliath. That young man knew the Lord was by his side and that alone put David on the winning team. For He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the Almighty! Rev. 1:8

So. No matter how big or small of a choice or decision in life we are faced with, ask the Lord to be a part of it. If you love and trust in Him with all your heart, you will always be on the right side and the winning team!

No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses,so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5

Clayton Helmick