DAILYWORD March 15, 2014 (Judg. 5:16–18).for the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore and abode in his breaches. Zebulun and Naphtali were a people who jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field The Holy Spirit here pinpoints the response of some of the Tribes of Israel, as it regards the great battle fought with Sisera and the ensuing victory. We should be careful to note that the Lord catalogs every single thing that we as Believers do. The Holy Spirit said that the Tribe of Reuben had divisions in their ranks, and, as such, they did not respond to the battle. They stayed “beyond Jordan.” With the Tribe of “Dan,” it was business as usual. They did not respond either! The Tribe of Asher, so to speak, was up a creek; consequently, they did not respond! To contrary, the Tribes of “Zebulun” and “Naphtali” gave their all, even jeoparding their lives in this fight against the enemies of the Lord. As well, “Ephraim,” “Benjamin,” and “Issachar” responded favorably, and were noted as such. And then the Spirit of the Lord through Deborah said, “Curse ye Meroz (a town), said the Angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty” (Judg. 5:23). All of this tells us that the conduct of the Tribes is contrasted. First, reference is made to the fact that only a minority of the Chiefs and of the people volunteered for the enterprise; but that did not discourage Deborah, for Jehovah “came down” for her against the mighty. Faith will always gain the victory!
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 12:41:46 +0000
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