Please read Judges 20.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/jdg/20/1/s_231001
Meditate on verse 7.
Behold, all you sons of Israel, give your advice and counsel here.
Israel was in the middle of sin, and the results were
deadly. Shocked to their senses by a murdered woman’s body parts, the men of
Israel sought their own counsel and decided to punish the murderers. Only after
making their plans, did they ask God for a little advice (v. 18). God was not
pleased to be consulted after plans were made, and He allowed 22,000 men to be
killed (vs. 18-21). The sons of Israel were dismayed and wept before the LORD
(v. 23). Afterwards, 18,000 more men were killed (v. 25). “Then all the sons of
Israel and all the people went up and came to Bethel and wept; thus they
remained there before the LORD and fasted that day until evening. And they
offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. The sons of Israel
inquired of the LORD ...” (vs. 26-27).
God taught His people important lessons, and He wants you to
learn them, too. Seeking human counsel before getting God’s counsel displeases
the LORD and results in defeat. Here are the steps that bring God’s plans and
blessings (vs. 26-28):
1.
Remain in God’s presence
2.
Fast
3.
Confess sins
4.
Accept God’s forgiveness
5. Seek His advice
6. Cease fighting
7. Let God deliver you
Pray Judges 20:26-28 over yourself
and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah
62:6-7).
“LORD, may _______ and I remain before You,
fasting and offering ________ before You.
We inquire of You concerning ________.
Tell us if we should go out to battle or
cease fighting.
Deliver us, LORD.
In Your name, Jesus~”
The Watchman on the Wall
2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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