Dearest e-votees-
Day eighteen of our cover to cover voyage through the Bible.
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Peace,
Karl
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Day 18 Readings: Judges 3:23-15:12
Our Judges text begins and ends with a very similar story. In Judges 6 it happens with Gideon. In Judges it happens with Monoah and his wife, Samson's parents. An angel shows up. A young goat with grain is offered. The goat and the grain are consumed by fire coming out of a rock. The witnesses realize they are in the presence of an angel of the Lord. They are terrified but then assured. Promises of God's plans are spoken.
Wouldn't it be nice if God came to us so clearly and so concisely when our lives are at turning points and junctions. With clear words and convincing proofs we could know just where God wants us to go and just what God wants us to do.
But God doesn't seem to come to people like that much anymore.
God came clearly in Jesus and taught us much and gave to us the Holy Spirit but at times we must act and respond in faith. Sometimes we wander far and pierce ourselves with griefs (and God too, I'm sure). But even in our furthest wanderings God cares for us and will receive us back. This is one of the most clearest themes of Judges and really of much of the Bible.
God help us trust not in miraculous signs and visons but rather in your sure and unfailing love which has been best expressed in Jesus. Amen.
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