27.7: Jesus in Judges Part 5: Be Careful What You Wish For and Vow to God!

<p>When we last left the Israelites, they were &nbsp;going through a Judge every 20-some years. That was part of the vicious &nbsp;cycle that was spiraling out of control….</p> <ul> <li>They get in trouble by worshiping the gods and idols of the local <a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2020/08/02/proven-truth-how-paganism-and-idolatry-started-in-the-church/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pagans</a>, resulting in oppression and suffering</li> <li>They call to God</li> <li>God sends a “judge” or leader</li> <li>He/She is victorious</li> <li>The judge dies</li> <li>They get in trouble, AGAIN, by worshiping the gods and <a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2020/05/22/idolatry-and-immorality-jesus-speaks-to-the-churches-revelation/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">idols</a> of the local pagans resulting in oppression and suffering — we see the &nbsp;phrase, “The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight” yet again and &nbsp;again.</li> </ul> <p>As you will see in the next tragic story, the next few judges only reigned for 10 years or less. Let’s dig in…</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/07/07/jesus-in-judges-part-5-be-careful-what-you-wish-for-and-vow-to-god/"><em><strong>Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper….</strong></em></a></p> <p>It’s time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD!</p> <p>Are you ready to meet God today? You may just meet God today!</p> <p>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.</strong></em></p> <p>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</p> <p>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”