Judges 17:2 … “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you and about which I heard you utter a curse—I have that silver with me; I took it.” Then his mother said, “The LORD bless you, my son!”
Once again I am poised to lambast the people in this chapter because, to my way of thinking, they are acting like utter fools. Once again my Savior metaphorically taps me on the shoulder, whispering, “Look closer. They aren’t so different from you in some ways. What can you learn from them?” Sigh.
Judges 17:3 When he returned the eleven hundred shekels of silver to his mother, she said, “I solemnly consecrate my silver to the LORD for my son to make an image overlaid with silver. I will give it back to you.”
Verse 6 is the one that really jumps out to me: “… everyone did as they saw fit.” That seems awfully close to letting your thoughts, feelings, and emotions run the show, but I know that doesn’t work. My feelings tell me constantly that I’m not enough, but I am seeking and striving every day to draw closer to my Savior, to know Him more, to glorify and praise Him. Jesus, Help me!
Judges 17:5 Now this man Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod and some household gods and installed one of his sons as his priest.
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for showing me areas in my own life that need work. Thank You for the beautiful mess that I am and for drawing me closer to You daily. Help me to put my trust in You and not in my thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Draw me closer. Amen.
Judges 17:6 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.
Have a blessed day.
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