Wisdom in Practice - Judges

Israel turned away from God again and was suffering severe oppression from the Midianites. The people cried out to the Lord for help and He sent them a prophet. Like Israel, many do not pay attention to the signs and only realize that they are far from God when they are suffering at the hands of enemies. Meditate on this message.

A mother is able to understand the needs of her children. She cares, protects and is willing to sacrifice. In her song of praise, Deborah presents herself as the mother of Israel. Have you presented yourself to God in this spirit of willingness? Find out more at this meeting.

God will always have the honor in any journey He gives us to undertake. Deborah was a respected prophetess because there was spirituality in her, people recognized that she was sent from God. Are you brave enough to give up on your plans to live His will?

God gave the people of Israel a land full of enemies. He blesses us, but does not spare us from difficulties and capacitates those who are willing to fight. Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar had no condition, but they defeated their enemies because they believed in God's promise. Learn more.

God allows certain situations to take us out of our comfort zone, because human beings have a tendency to be superficial. Look at yourself and assess whether or not you have a sincere relationship with God or if you only seek Him in times of difficulty.

When God constantly warns us about something, it's because we are prone to make that mistake. The people of Israel ignored the warnings about the risks of idolatry and began to worship other gods, forgetting about the true God and abandoning communion with Him.

After Joshua and the elders died, the children of Israel lost their spiritual references which resulted in a generation that did not know God or His works. Understand the difference between religiosity and spirituality and reflect on its consequences.

When people don't know God, they tend to be ungrateful. However, even though Acsa didn't receive what she wanted from her father, she thanked him. God considers us His children. Have you been grateful for everything you receive from Him?

We must never forget that life is made up of ups and downs. Therefore, treat people with mercy, just as God is merciful to us. Likewise, whoever is going through an injustice cannot be carried away by the desire for revenge. Trust that God is zealous about the reputation of his servants. Reflect on this message.

After Joshua's death, the people of Israel asked God which tribe would go to battle against the Canaanites. The Lord gave the direction, but even consulting His will, they made a serious mistake. Learn more in this message.