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Thoughts on the bible Readings (Judges 6, Isaiah 33, James 3, 4) for June 9th
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The cycle of sin and suffering begins Judges 6. The book reveals the complete and repeated cycle of sin, suffering, supplication from the oppressed and salvation from the LORD in response to His children’s cries.
Verses 7-10 tell us that a prophet was sent to remind them of why they were in this plight. Gideon, a truly humble servant of God, was the ideal instrument for God’s deliverance. He is described in glowing words – “mighty man of valour” – used in the Old Testament of him and Boaz alone. Next the angel, whose name was “miraculous” did miraculously (Hebrew word used on the signs given during Israel’s deliverance from Egypt). This angel reveals himself to Gideon, who must next make a stand against the idolatry that was centred in his own father’s house. The altar of Baal is overthrown at night and the sacred bull slain and sacrificed thereon. In the morning Baal’s worshippers clamour for Gideon’s execution only to be told that if Baal truly was a god he would exact his own vengeance. Gideon then summons Israel to battle and is provided with two further signs that God will deliver the Midianites into his hand.
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