13: Israel was reasonable in their request, yet the Benjamanites refused. So much bloodshed could have been avoided...
15-16: Again, stupidity. 26,700 men is impressive. But against 400,000...should we not be rethinking this?
18: This is the first mention of God in this matter. Why is he not consulted earlier?
23: The men of Judah went up against the men of Gibeah, and failed miserably, then when they inquire of the Lord he says, "Go again!" Is it faith or stupidity that made them go again?
28: Now that is the response that I would be looking for from God. (not that I ever get clear verbal responses from God. But this time, they were different in their approach. They fasted, they prayed, they were distressed. God tells us to ask with expectancy, but was the faith there in the first two tries?
Based on what they did (fasting and prayer) it seems that they were more prepared to meet God.
God responds to us when our hearts are in the right place. Israel went up against the enemy twice without consulting God with a humble heart. It took them two miserable defeats to get there, and sometimes that is what it takes for us, too. Lord, please make me aware of your leading presence and learn from mistakes quickly.
18: This is the first mention of God in this matter. Why is he not consulted earlier?
23: The men of Judah went up against the men of Gibeah, and failed miserably, then when they inquire of the Lord he says, "Go again!" Is it faith or stupidity that made them go again?
28: Now that is the response that I would be looking for from God. (not that I ever get clear verbal responses from God. But this time, they were different in their approach. They fasted, they prayed, they were distressed. God tells us to ask with expectancy, but was the faith there in the first two tries?
Based on what they did (fasting and prayer) it seems that they were more prepared to meet God.
God responds to us when our hearts are in the right place. Israel went up against the enemy twice without consulting God with a humble heart. It took them two miserable defeats to get there, and sometimes that is what it takes for us, too. Lord, please make me aware of your leading presence and learn from mistakes quickly.
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