- Judges 5 Daily DEVO When new gods were chosen, then war was in the gates. Was shield or spear to be seen among forty thousand in Israel? Judges 5:8 – I love how clearly this is put, when you chose to follow other gods, war and difficulty followed that decision. Not to say that you following God will be absent of difficulties; any of us that have been faithfully following God for any amount of time knows that. Yet God is warning us here by showing that when we trust in and follow something other than God, we then are relying on that to protect and provide for us. What does the verse show happens? War and no weapons to fight with. We are helpless. Understand following God is the best choice for you. Any other choice will leave you helpless again the struggles of this world. God wants more for you than that, choose today to choose Him as what you follow. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac Daily DEVO 585
- Why did you sit still among the sheepfolds, to hear the whistling for the flocks? Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. Judges 5:16 – The tribe of Reuben had been blessed greatly with large flocks of sheep. Yet here, we see Reuben caring more about the sounds of their flocks than the cries of their brothers under attack. Their brother tribes were crying out for help, but they chose to stay back and care for their sheep instead. Here we are reminded what needs to take priority in our story, the life of the person next to us. Nothing in life is more important than loving the people in our life and pointing them to Jesus. When our brother or sister needs help we shouldn’t be so caught up with the care of our blessings that we don’t come to their aid. God has given us those blessings and we should be seeking out ways to use those blessings for those in need when they cry out. What blessing then of yours would possibly be more important to you than coming to the aid of a brother? Why is that? Taking an account of things like this can truly help us see what might come between us and loving the person next to us. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1788
- She sent her hand to the tent peg and her right hand to the workmen’s mallet; she struck Sisera; she crushed his head; she shattered and pierced his temple. Judges 5:26 – In Deborah’s song after this victory over Sisera, we see her highlight the deed done by Jael. Jael killed Sisera who was a guest in her house, for she knew this was what the Lord commanded the armies of Israel to do. Take note though how unique this was, for Jael existed in a culture where if you invited a guest into your home, their protection would be of the highest priority. Their cultural tradition was that even over your family’s welfare you would seek the welfare of your guest. Yet she set aside the cultural norms and expectations to follow what God had commanded to do, and that is something to be celebrated. What cultural traditions and expectations do we follow that lead to us not following God’s command? The expectation of our culture is to put sports as higher priority than church, so we skip gathering with our brothers and sisters to watch the game or go to practice. The norm of our culture is to fill our minds with secular songs and shows, so we do just that. What is normal for the world around us that isn’t in line with what God commands? Are we willing to break the cultural norms to be in line with God’s word? While we may find ourselves rejected by the world for rejecting its norm and traditions, when we embrace the word of God and His commands we find ourselves rightfully living the life He has called us to. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2861
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