DAY 86

GO THE RIGHT WAY

Judges 1, 2 & 3 and Luke 4:1-30

Today we read of the nation of Israel going into battle, at times being successful and at times not. We read a rather bizarre story about King Ehud – I, and my family, actually acted this story out at camp one year with a Samurai Sword!

The Old and New Testament together provide a contrast; a contrast between human nature and divine nature. In the Old Testament we read that the people disobeyed God, that they “whored after other gods, and bowed down to them.” (Jud. 2:16). They worshipped Baal and Asheroth; fertility gods, gods that required child sacrifice.

In the New Testament we read of Jesus, who in the face of amazing temptation did not abandon God, but remained obedient. His obedience did not bring Him grand acceptance, in fact He is rejected in His own town.

The readings today again show us that obedience to God is the best way, but “that best way” may or may not lead to earthly blessings.

Right now it is Holy Week, a Week we remember just how obedient Jesus was and is – may we walk in his footsteps.