A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Judges

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Judges. This book recounts the period of the Judges, those who led Israel, or parts of Israel, during the period from Joshua until Samuel and then the establishment of the monarchy. This book records a number of cycles from rebellion by Israel, oppression by foreign forces, and rescue by God.

Putting out a fleece

Putting Out a Fleece – Judges 6:36-38

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Is it ever appropriate to 'put out a fleece' to test God? It may be when contemplating a significant change in ministry. A way to verify God's direction.

Only God's Strength Can Save

Only God’s Strength Can Save Us – Judges 7:2

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My strength is insufficient to save me or enable me to serve God. But God's strength is more than sufficient to save and empower me.

The Angel of the LORD

The Angel of the LORD – Judges 13:17-22

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The angel of the LORD periodically appears in the Old Testament. But who is this angel? This passage points to him being synonymous with God.

This was from the Lord

This Was From the Lord – Judges 14:4

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Samson's action, even though in violation of the Mosaic Law, was described as being from the Lord. Nothing is outside his providential work.

Idolatry and worship

Mixing Idolatry With the Worship of God – Judges 17:3-6

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Are you guilty of idolatry at the same time as you come to worship God? I believe there are some subtle ways many of us are guilty of that.

In Those Days Israel Had No King

In Those Days Israel Had No King – Judges 21:25

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In the days of the judges, Israel had no king to lead them. And the result was that everyone did what they wanted and evil abounded.