Judges 19:1 In those days Israel had no king.
This was an incredibly disturbing chapter. It seemed to exemplify how people who don’t recognize God as the one true King might act, devoid of hospitality, devoid of human compassion.
Judges 19:12 His master replied, “No. we won’t go into any city whose people are not Israelites. We will go to Gibeah.”
I’m left contemplating what I can learn from this chapter, and I feel like hospitality and compassion for ALL are definitely among the lessons.
Judges 19:15 …They went and sat in the city square, but no one took them in for the night.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for this scripture. Thank You for the ability to glean positive lessons even from a very disturbing chapter. Draw me closer to You always. Guard my heart and mind in You. Amen.
Judges 19:20 “You are welcome at my house….Let me supply whatever you need. Only don’t spend the night in the square.”
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.