Surely God is on our side. He entirely opposes those I disagree with…right?

I often pray this way. As if The Sovereign King was waiting for an invitation to join my plan.

But Jesus transcends agenda. He is the Way. The Word, who became flesh, is not a proof text meant to puncture my point. He is The Final Say. The Lord Of Heaven And Earth is not a role player hoping to land on my team. He is the Owner.

The more light He shines, the clearer my heart sees. The real question is, “Am I with You?”

God is teaching me to walk in Joshua’s prayer, “As for me and my house we will.” The Commander of Angel Armies is leading me away from the ditch of demanding “are you With me Or For them?“

“When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with sword in hand. Joshua went up to him and demanded, ‘Are you friend or foe?’ ‘Neither one,’ he replied. ‘I am commander of the Lord’s army.’ At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground in reverence. ‘I am at your command’ Joshua said. ‘What do you want your servant to do?’” (Joshua 5:13-14 NLT)

-Micah McElveen