Samson did what was right in his eyes and he fell for the lust of his eyes. He did not seek the Lord or his parents for any guidance.Unlike Samson we should always seek God for HIS guidance and not do what feels good in our own eyes. This is
Continue readingSamson, a star is born, will take lead in delivering Israel, dedicated to God from the womb. And the spirit of the Lord began to stir him. May the same spirit stir you as well. Cheers everyone!! Then Manoah prayed to the LORD and said, “O Lord, please let the
Continue readingIn this chapter i see brothers killing each other. But we should strengthen the hands of our brothers. This is the second time the Ephraimites have questioned the people who took action. In chapter 8 they were satisfied with Gideon’s answer but this time they paid a huge price. The
Continue reading(v. 36) Fulfilling a promise is good but yielding your own life for someone else promises or request is really great. Timbrels the only daughter of Jephthah, literally yield her life to be sacrificed to his father’s promise. This is similar to Isaac the only son of Abraham even though
Continue reading“The Lord could no longer bear to see Israel suffer” (v. 16). The Lord cannot tolerate to see his children suffer even when they suffer for their own reason. “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Psalm 103: 8). By now, we know
Continue readingThere is always consequence for the wrong doings (vv. 56,57) This Abimelek guy is evil to the core. Glad a woman ended the evil. When evildoers flourish our eyes should be fixed on God. We worship a righteous and just God. Abimelech’s life illustrates Galatians 6:7. “Do not be deceived;
Continue readingWhen the Israelites said to Gideon “Rule over us,” Gideon humbly but rightly pointed out to the Lord who lives and reigns. We should never give room for our personal glory rather we should make sure that God’s name is glorified. Gideon answered correctly to the Israelites that only the
Continue reading22,000 men returned because they trembled with fear (v. 3). That’s more than two third of men who originally responded to Gideon’s call. I think this is the fear that comes with change. They had all accepted the status quo and become lethargic. They didn’t have the desire or energy
Continue readingGod chooses the ordinary person (vv. 11, 15), confirms the ordinary with his extraordinary presence (v. 12), and commissions for an extraordinary project (v. 14). Gideon asks for signs from God. God seems to be very patient with him. According to Gideon, the fathers had been teaching the younger generation
Continue readingThis chapter fills in details. “…the roads were abandoned…village life in Israel had ceased” (vv. 6, 7). “…they chose new gods” (v. 8). It gives the state of Israel, the cause, how they remembered Gods righteous acts (v. 11), woke up and defeated the oppressors. The epic battle: This song
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