Sep 4, 2017
Today’s episode is entitled, “The Dark Ages of Israel” and takes us into chapter nine of Judges. With the passing of Gideon, the people of Israel revert back to their evil ways, worshiping false gods and rejecting the one true God who had used Gideon to provide them with deliverance from the Midianites. Before Gideon’s body had had time to cool off, the people were once again revealing their true natures, rejecting the leadership of God over their lives. In fact, they would choose a far-from-desirable individual to be their king. A man who had murdered his way to the top and exhibited a less-than-righteous lifestyle all along the way. Abimelech was one of Gideon’s many sons and he would prove to be a thorn in the side of Israel. Yet, God would use him in spite of him. God would accomplish His will for Israel, even by using a man who had no business sitting on the throne. When all is said and done, chapter nine of the book of Judges provides us with a powerful lesson in the sovereignty and power of God. It really doesn’t matter who sits on the throne or wields the power, it is God who is in control. And whether we choose to trust God or not makes no difference in whether He is in charge. We can place our faith in someone or something else, but it is always God who will have the last say.