Another book under our belts as we begin "Judges" today...
We begin with the reminder that when Israel took possession of the land, not all of the old inhabitants were overthrown or driven out. I believe we will begin to see this as a problem. There will also be disobedience as the children of God begin to turn their backs on the LORD God who brought them out of Egypt. They will worship false gods. They will suffer the consequences.
Another thing to watch for as we traverse "Judges" is that the judges are not actually judges as we consider judges, but leaders among the people - leaders who were to deliver Israel once again! As I watched the State of the Union Address by President Obama last night, I observed the crowd of politicians. So many dressed in black for this austere occasion. I had to switch the channel every once in a while as a real scary thought kept coming to my mind: these are the people who are suppose to lead this country, to deliver us from ourselves! Scary thought - that we should depend on politicians and judges to deliver us. Black, as a symbol of death, is probably a most appropriate color to wear at one of these gatherings where self-motivated leaders gather. I believe it is time now to turn to the LORD for our salvation before we cross a line from which there is no return. There will be negative consequences. As someone mentioned on the news yesterday regarding the cussing on television: we have passed through a gate and cannot go back (not exact quote). Then again, there is no place that that we cannot enter that the LORD cannot bring us back from. Repent, and receive the Kingdom of God.
Humankind cannot be saved by the world. The only true salvation is found in Jesus the Christ, the only genuine servant leader...
We begin with the reminder that when Israel took possession of the land, not all of the old inhabitants were overthrown or driven out. I believe we will begin to see this as a problem. There will also be disobedience as the children of God begin to turn their backs on the LORD God who brought them out of Egypt. They will worship false gods. They will suffer the consequences.
Another thing to watch for as we traverse "Judges" is that the judges are not actually judges as we consider judges, but leaders among the people - leaders who were to deliver Israel once again! As I watched the State of the Union Address by President Obama last night, I observed the crowd of politicians. So many dressed in black for this austere occasion. I had to switch the channel every once in a while as a real scary thought kept coming to my mind: these are the people who are suppose to lead this country, to deliver us from ourselves! Scary thought - that we should depend on politicians and judges to deliver us. Black, as a symbol of death, is probably a most appropriate color to wear at one of these gatherings where self-motivated leaders gather. I believe it is time now to turn to the LORD for our salvation before we cross a line from which there is no return. There will be negative consequences. As someone mentioned on the news yesterday regarding the cussing on television: we have passed through a gate and cannot go back (not exact quote). Then again, there is no place that that we cannot enter that the LORD cannot bring us back from. Repent, and receive the Kingdom of God.
Humankind cannot be saved by the world. The only true salvation is found in Jesus the Christ, the only genuine servant leader...
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