Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional 13th March 2020 – And It Came to Pass
TOPIC: And It Came to Pass
SCRIPTURE: Judges 4:17-24
MESSAGE: Barak moved at the Word of the Lord (v.4)and this activated God’s promise to rout Sisera and his entire army (vs. 14-16). When Sisera saw that it was not “business as usual” with the Israelites (v.17), he fled to save his life but ended up dying in the very place he thought safe….for THUS SAID THE LORD (vs. 9b, 18-21).
Meanwhile, Barak, who hadn’t yet realised the battle was over (since Sisera was already dead) continued to pursue him until Jael not only brought the news to him, but also showed him where the enemy lay dead in her tent…. thus the Word of the Lord came to pass (vs. 23-24).
Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional 13th March 2020 – Barak would have been the one carrying the great news of Sisera’s death firsthand if he had accepted God’s assignment to him without excuse (cf. v.8). What has the Lord told you through His servant or His WORD to do, concerning that situation that troubles you even now? Do you wholeheartedly believe it?
Remember Numbers 23:19! Halfhearted belief can divert God’s promises/glory for you, to another. Believe and take action…the victory and the glory shall be yours firsthand.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: If God has said ‘IT’, then He will do ‘IT’ for He watches over His Word to perform it (Jer. 1:12). Just do your part.
PRAYER: Dear Father, in my moment of confusion, help my ‘unbelief’ in Jesus’ Name. Amen
DAILY QUOTE: “This is our time on the history line of God. This is it. What will we do with the one deep exhale of God on this earth? For we are but a vapor and we have to make it count. We’re on. Direct us, Lord, and get us on our feet.”– Beth Moore
PREVIOUS: God’s Servant in Nation-Building