Judges

I'm going to have to re-read Judges one day! There were too many people! My main take away was that when people sin and disobey God, there are consequences. God, however, forgives and saves us. Sin> Consequences > Deliverance: it was an ever recurring cycle in the time of Judges. And it's recurring theme in our lives today! If only we would learn early on that our lives are much better when we obey God.

Gideon was the most inspiring judge in Judges. He reminded me a bit of Moses when he questioned God about his qualifications to lead the army to defeat the Midianites. Gidean thought he was too weak. Gidean even asked God to give him signs that would convince him of God's intent. Yet, like Moses, once he committed, Gidean did exactly what God asked him to do, and he ended up defeating the Midianites with just 300 army men. Was Gidean perfect? No. For example, why did he take some of the gold that had been plundered from the Midianites and build an altar seemingly to celebrate his success? That was stupid!

But, who am I to judge? I've done stupid things too!