Judges 1
Devotional:
The men of Judah said to their relatives from the tribe of Simeon, “Join with us to fight against the Canaanites living in the territory allotted to us. Then we will help you conquer your territory.” So the men of Simeon went with Judah. (Judges 1:3)
Under the leadership of Joshua, the people of Israel began to conquer the Promised Land. As the book of Judges opens, Joshua has died but the people, at least initially, look to God for direction as they continue to conquer the land. So one of the strongest of Israel’s twelve tribes, Judah, invites one of the weakest, Simeon, to join forces so that together they can conquer the territories given to them. And with the Lord’s help, that is exactly what they do. They are brothers working together in unity. Can the same be said of us? Today may we find joy in joining forces as sisters and brothers in Christ as we gather, grow, give and go to serve the Lord, one another, and the world around us.
The men of Judah said to their relatives from the tribe of Simeon, “Join with us to fight against the Canaanites living in the territory allotted to us. Then we will help you conquer your territory.” So the men of Simeon went with Judah. (Judges 1:3)
Under the leadership of Joshua, the people of Israel began to conquer the Promised Land. As the book of Judges opens, Joshua has died but the people, at least initially, look to God for direction as they continue to conquer the land. So one of the strongest of Israel’s twelve tribes, Judah, invites one of the weakest, Simeon, to join forces so that together they can conquer the territories given to them. And with the Lord’s help, that is exactly what they do. They are brothers working together in unity. Can the same be said of us? Today may we find joy in joining forces as sisters and brothers in Christ as we gather, grow, give and go to serve the Lord, one another, and the world around us.
Pray it:
Father, thank you for those in my church community and for the other churches in our community. Help us to resist the temptation of disunity and work together as we seek to share your name and your love to the world around us. Amen.
Father, thank you for those in my church community and for the other churches in our community. Help us to resist the temptation of disunity and work together as we seek to share your name and your love to the world around us. Amen.
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