02/12/2017
In the days of Shamgar the sin of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. ....Explanation : israel was so beaten down by the enemy that they were afraid to even walk on the roads; because of sin, the people of God had been reduced to this low state.
Verse: 7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose a mother in Israel...Explanation: untill the Lord at this time raised up Deborah, Israel was leaderless.
Verse: 8 ...They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?... Explanatio: Israel was guilty of idolatry, which had reduced the people to being defenseless; the only defense against Satan is the Cross of Christ; anything else leaves the Believer defenseless. Read I Cor. 1: 17-18 .
Verse 12: Awake, awake Deborah: utter a song: arise, Barak, and lead your captivity captive, you son of Abinoam. ...Explanation: Deborah seems to go back to the time the Lord moved upon her with Devine Call.Verse: 13:..... explanation: the Lord gave her victory over Sisera and the king of Canaan.
Verse: 19 The (heathan) kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money. (These "kings" had thought to plunder Israel; instead they would all die
Verse: 20:They fought from heaven. The stars in their courses fought against Sisera... Explanation: according to Josephus a great storm arose in the face of the Canaanites, which led to their utter defeat...whatever the phrase means, the Lord used the elements against the enemies of Israel. Verse21: The river of Kishon swept them away......Explanation: this river is normally a very narrow stream; however, the storm evidently caused the river to flood, which played havoc with the chariots, etc.
If we Trust God and repent our sins and turn back to God He can do the same for us. Lets pray and start to get dan with sin. Start to live a holy life and fear God. For our God is a consuming fire. The fire of God will consume everything that is not Faith in Christ and the Cross. We still serve the same God of Abram,Izak and Jacob. We can Trust Him. STAY IN FAITH.
Joey Scheepers Ministries