Judges 20:26a Then all the Israelites, the whole army, went up to Bethel, and there sat weeping before the LORD….
It is hard to be humbled, to be brought low. It is so difficult to admit, “I can’t handle this,” or “I messed up,” or “I need help.” Yet, if we are truly going to give God control, it is absolutely necessary.
Judges 20:27 And the Israelites inquired of the LORD….
In this self-sufficient world we live in, though, vigilance is necessary. And self-reliance can be insidious. I want to be able to take care of things by myself. I don’t want to be seen as weak. But God needs me to be strong in HIM, not in myself.
Judges 20:28b …They asked, “Shall we go up again to fight against the Benjamites, our fellow Israelites, or not?”…
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for reminding me of the need to be vigilant in my actions so that I can remain humble in You. Humility can be hard, Lord, because it feels like weakness, but being humble in You requires so much strength. Draw me closer. Amen.
Judges 20:28c …The LORD responded, “Go, for tomorrow I will give them into you hands.”
Have a blessed day.
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