The book of Judges describes a period in Israel’s history when they were without a strong and godly leader.
God had delivered them from the horrible slavery in Egypt.
He had led them through the wilderness.
They were a favored people. They were the chosen ones of the Lord God Almighty. He led them; fed them and protected them.
Eventually, He led them into the land of Canaan.
This was their Promised Land. It was a land flowing with milk and honey.
It was given to them by the sovereign will of God. All they had to do was to enter the land, destroy the people who were living there and take up residence.
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God had given Israel Himself.
He had led them into Canaan.
He had handed to them His commandments.
But Israel denied the Lord, defiled the land, and defied the Law.
As a result, God was forced to judge this people He loved so very much.
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Many nations also had a great beginning.
They had achieved tremendous success, only to suffer a horrible fall and a tragic end.
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This is an important lesson for us to learn.
We are to honor the Lord, extend His kingdom, and keep His Law if we are to prosper in His Land.
“In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.”(Judges 17:6)
*******God had delivered them from the horrible slavery in Egypt.
He had led them through the wilderness.
They were a favored people. They were the chosen ones of the Lord God Almighty. He led them; fed them and protected them.
Eventually, He led them into the land of Canaan.
This was their Promised Land. It was a land flowing with milk and honey.
It was given to them by the sovereign will of God. All they had to do was to enter the land, destroy the people who were living there and take up residence.
*******
God had given Israel Himself.
He had led them into Canaan.
He had handed to them His commandments.
But Israel denied the Lord, defiled the land, and defied the Law.
As a result, God was forced to judge this people He loved so very much.
*******
Many nations also had a great beginning.
They had achieved tremendous success, only to suffer a horrible fall and a tragic end.
*******
This is an important lesson for us to learn.
We are to honor the Lord, extend His kingdom, and keep His Law if we are to prosper in His Land.
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