Wisdom in Practice - Judges

Samson was always straying from the path, and despite being a Nazarite, he didn't respect the vow he made with God. Take a look at the attitudes that preceded his spiritual downfall.

Samson was consecrated for the sacred mission, but he went through many contradictory phases because he wanted to live in his own terms, and not according to what was correct before God. Meditate on this message and evaluate what kind of reference you have been: a role model to be followed or avoided?

The pronunciation of a word distinguished who was who during that time of war between the Gileadites and the Ephraimites. This difference in language also occurs between those who are of God and those who are not. Find out more in this message.

The devil always tries to fool us into thinking that we are having an upper hand in something, but we’re only able to see how the devil is working when we are vigilant. Everyone is influenced by something or someone, so what you should really be worried about is who or what influences you.

Before going to war, Jephthah tried to reconcile with the Ammonites showing his commitment, fear, courage, and above all, that he knew his people, even though he had been exiled for a long time.

Jephthah was a courageous man full of principles, but he was kicked out of his home because he was Gilead's bastard son. When the Ammonites attacked Israel, the elders of the city implored that he return and lead the attack against their enemies. Discover more.

God is loving, good, and has compassion on those who repent and forgives sins; but we can’t forget that anger and wrath are also a part of His character. In this message, understand what provokes Him and how you can avoid the damages of the second death.

Humans have a habit of copying standards, that’s why we have to be very careful with everything that competes for our attention, so that it doesn’t distance us from God. Israel let itself be influenced by the customs of other nations and had a habit of adoring other gods. Meditate on this message and see how idolatry manifests itself in our day and age.

The parable of Jotham came to pass and Abimelech the “bramble,” reaped all the evil that he planted, just as the people who backed him up. Heaven is a place of registry and our whole story is being registered there. Everything that we do in private will come to light. How are you going to present yourself before God’s supreme court?

Abimelech killed his brothers and began to govern Israel. His reign lasted for three years, up to the time when the men of Shechem started to conspire against him. In this episode, reflect on the infallible law of planting and God’s justice.

As we observe nature, we perceive that God created all things with an objective. However, mankind became the only creation that rebelled. God has numerous servants but they are all different in their own right because each servant was created with a purpose. Do you know what He expects of you? Reflect on this message.

God did not choose Abimelech to be king. He self-proclaimed himself as leader over Israel, and since he saw his brothers as a threat to his power, he hired men to kill them. Jotham was the only survivor who then took a courageous action. Understand more.

After Gideon died, Israel distanced itself from God once again. Gideon could have taken advantage of the opportunity God gave him in order to reform the spiritual life of the entire nation, but his distractions led the people to stumble in their faith. Discover more.

After winning the battle against the Midianites, the men of Succoth mocked Gideon and he sought vengeance. He didn’t care about God’s will any longer. Sometimes, we run a greater risk when we have success than when we’re up against the wall due to tribulations.

Gideon wanted revenge on the people of Succoth and Penuel who had treated him badly, and thus began his spiritual downfall. We don’t always pay attention to our sentiments, and fail to notice that the worst sins come from our heart.

Every day is a war, so we have to use faith and fight with spiritual weapons to win it. For this, obedience to the direction of the Holy Spirit is key. Understand how Gideon and his 300 defeated the massive army of the Midianites.

Gideon had the courage to go to war with only 300 men, to fight against an army of 135 thousand well armed soldiers. To achieve your goal, allow God to use you and just obey His direction. He will provide all the ability you need to win this battle.

God sent Gideon to destroy the altar of Baa. He is specific in His request and is constantly testing our faith. He even left us laws of war so that we would know how to fight. Therefore, be brave to run risks and go to war, because all the difficulties that we go through are allowed by Him!

God observes the details of all that we do for Him and He is pleased when we put forth effort to do His will. We are tested daily and have the opportunity to either honor Him or displease Him with our actions. Reflect on this message.

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.

Jael defeated Sisera, an enemy of Israel, with a tent peg and a hammer. Her example teaches us that we don’t need a lot of resources to be useful to God. We can serve Him with simple actions. Nevertheless, many have avoided fighting for the cause of the Gospel.

Those who think they have to do something to be wrong are mistaken. After all, omission is also a sin. Are you saving yourself from your battles or are you fighting side by side with your colleagues of war?

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.

Nobody wins a battle with folded arms, right? Have you been making good use of your time and opportunities? In this message, see how Israel was freed from twenty years of oppression. A tremendously cruel king was defeated through those who had made themselves available to serve God.

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.