“In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” – Judges 21:25
The Book of Judges is a biblical horror story that unfolds over 400 years. It chronicles Israel’s ever-deeper descent into cruelty, sinfulness, selfishness, and violence. Why did this happen? Because the people were governed by their own appetites, opinions, ideas, and judgments rather than the word of God! They submitted to no authority other than their own. Countless lives were shattered because of it.
Godlessness isn’t freedom, it’s death! God had given them everything they needed to enjoy long and blessed lives in the Promised Land. But they ignored it and did whatever they felt like. Whatever they hungered for. Whatever they rationalized. Whatever they excused. They lurched from one terrible decision to another as they “lived their truth” with disastrous consequences. They fought, kidnapped, raped, murdered, and committed genocides among themselves. All while periodically asking God’s advice and blessing in their terrible situation.
The only way out of such a disastrous pattern – then and now – is to stop making yourself the king of your life! Submit to God as your King. He alone is the perfect, just, and wise King Who can bless your life forever. Stop listening to the voices and influences that lead you deeper into sin and disaster. Embrace Jesus as your Lord and enter into peace with God, Follow Jesus and let His guidance and commands give you true freedom and blessing. Let His love fill your soul, pushing out the fear, contempt, and cruelty that so easily infects our sin-darkened hearts. #FollowJesus