Judges 19-21, Psalm 76
Judges 21:23-25 (NLT)
“So the men of Benjamin did as they were told. Each man caught one of the women as she danced in the celebration and carried her off to be his wife. They returned to their own land, and they rebuilt their towns and lived in them. Then the people of Israel departed by tribes and families, and they returned to their own homes. In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
In Judges 21:23–25, we read about the aftermath of Israel’s war with the tribe of Benjamin. This conflict took place during a time when Israel had no judge or king to guide them. After the war, the men of Israel made an oath at Mizpah that they would not give their daughters in marriage to the Benjamites. However, only about 600 men from the tribe of Benjamin remained, and they had no wives. The people realized that the tribe was in danger of extinction.
Instead of seeking the Lord’s guidance, the people created their own solutions. One solution involved destroying the city of Jabesh Gilead and taking its young women. Another involved instructing the Benjamites to hide in the vineyards of Shiloh and take wives from among the daughters of Shiloh. The account concludes with the sobering observation that in those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in their own eyes.
These verses remind me that when people turn away from the Lord and His ways, their decisions can lead to greater sin and destruction. The moral and spiritual decline of Israel nearly resulted in the loss of an entire tribe. This passage shows how dangerous it can be to rely solely on human reasoning when facing complex problems.
At the same time, it also reminds me that believers need the guidance of the Holy Spirit in every area of life. Even when situations are difficult, God’s wisdom leads to solutions that do not create further harm. Although the people acted on their own understanding, the Lord remained sovereign. Despite their flawed actions, He allowed the tribe of Benjamin to be preserved, showing His mercy even in the midst of human failure.
I have not faced a situation like this, but I have experienced what happens when I try to solve problems on my own without seeking the Lord. My solutions often led to more complications. But when I ask Father-God for guidance, the Holy Spirit leads me toward solutions that bring peace rather than additional problems.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose guidance leads to wisdom and peace — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Day 75 Bible Readings – Judges 17:5-6 (NLT)
Judges 16-18, Psalm 75
Judges 17:5-6 (NLT)
“Micah set up a shrine for the idol, and he made a sacred ephod and some household idols. Then he installed one of his sons as his personal priest. In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
In Judges 17:5–6, we read about what happened when Israel had neither a king nor a judge to guide them. Micah established his own form of worship, including an ephod—a garment worn by priests—as well as household idols. He even appointed one of his sons as a priest. In doing this, Micah created a system of worship designed to serve himself rather than the Lord. He also blended elements of pagan practices into his religion.
These verses show that when there is no godly leadership and people do not seek the Lord’s guidance, they can drift into idolatry and create forms of worship that reflect their own desires. Micah’s man-made religion did not protect him. When the tribe of Dan came, they took what he had, including the idols he trusted in. Micah was left trying to recover his own “god,” revealing how powerless it truly was. This story reminds us that only the Lord is sovereign. The God of Abraham does not need to be defended or rescued.
I can see moments in my own life where I have been like Micah. At times, work became a kind of god for me. It gave me status, a temporary sense of security, and financial abundance. But like Micah’s idols, it could not provide lasting peace. I eventually realized that work was a false source of security. Only my covenant relationship with the Lord has brought me true peace, stability, and a lasting sense of security.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the true source of peace and security — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the only true source of security and peace in your life — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
“Micah set up a shrine for the idol, and he made a sacred ephod and some household idols. Then he installed one of his sons as his personal priest. In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
In Judges 17:5–6, we read about what happened when Israel had neither a king nor a judge to guide them. Micah established his own form of worship, including an ephod—a garment worn by priests—as well as household idols. He even appointed one of his sons as a priest. In doing this, Micah created a system of worship designed to serve himself rather than the Lord. He also blended elements of pagan practices into his religion.
These verses show that when there is no godly leadership and people do not seek the Lord’s guidance, they can drift into idolatry and create forms of worship that reflect their own desires. Micah’s man-made religion did not protect him. When the tribe of Dan came, they took what he had, including the idols he trusted in. Micah was left trying to recover his own “god,” revealing how powerless it truly was. This story reminds us that only the Lord is sovereign. The God of Abraham does not need to be defended or rescued.
I can see moments in my own life where I have been like Micah. At times, work became a kind of god for me. It gave me status, a temporary sense of security, and financial abundance. But like Micah’s idols, it could not provide lasting peace. I eventually realized that work was a false source of security. Only my covenant relationship with the Lord has brought me true peace, stability, and a lasting sense of security.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the true source of peace and security — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the only true source of security and peace in your life — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Day 74 Bible Readings - Judges 14:16-17 (NLT)
Judges 13-15, Psalm 74
Judges 14:16-17 (NLT)
“So Samson’s wife came to him in tears and said, ‘You don’t love me; you hate me! You have given my people a riddle, but you haven’t told me the answer.’ ‘I haven’t even given the answer to my father or mother,’ he replied. ‘Why should I tell you?’ So she cried whenever she was with him and kept it up for the rest of the celebration. At last, on the seventh day he told her the answer because she was tormenting him with her nagging. Then she explained the riddle to the young men.”
In Judges 14:16–17, we see what can happen when we form close relationships with someone who does not love the Lord in the same way. Samson’s Philistine wife pressed him until he revealed the answer to his riddle. Although she was about to marry Samson, she did not trust him enough to tell him that she was being threatened to discover his secret. If Samson had married a woman who loved the Lord and understood His ways, the outcome might have been different.
These verses remind believers of the importance of forming close relationships with people who love the Lord and understand Father-God’s commands. There can be a subtle temptation to drift from God’s ways when those closest to us do not follow Him. Samson ignored his parents’ counsel and the wisdom of the Lord when he chose to marry a Philistine woman. He struggled with personal weakness, but he did not rely on the Lord’s strength to overcome it.
At the same time, these verses also remind us that the Lord is sovereign. Even though Samson made a poor decision, Father-God still used the situation to accomplish His purposes against the Philistines. This shows us that even when we make mistakes, God’s plans are not undone.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who works through our weaknesses and remains faithful to His purposes — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Judges 14:16-17 (NLT)
“So Samson’s wife came to him in tears and said, ‘You don’t love me; you hate me! You have given my people a riddle, but you haven’t told me the answer.’ ‘I haven’t even given the answer to my father or mother,’ he replied. ‘Why should I tell you?’ So she cried whenever she was with him and kept it up for the rest of the celebration. At last, on the seventh day he told her the answer because she was tormenting him with her nagging. Then she explained the riddle to the young men.”
In Judges 14:16–17, we see what can happen when we form close relationships with someone who does not love the Lord in the same way. Samson’s Philistine wife pressed him until he revealed the answer to his riddle. Although she was about to marry Samson, she did not trust him enough to tell him that she was being threatened to discover his secret. If Samson had married a woman who loved the Lord and understood His ways, the outcome might have been different.
These verses remind believers of the importance of forming close relationships with people who love the Lord and understand Father-God’s commands. There can be a subtle temptation to drift from God’s ways when those closest to us do not follow Him. Samson ignored his parents’ counsel and the wisdom of the Lord when he chose to marry a Philistine woman. He struggled with personal weakness, but he did not rely on the Lord’s strength to overcome it.
At the same time, these verses also remind us that the Lord is sovereign. Even though Samson made a poor decision, Father-God still used the situation to accomplish His purposes against the Philistines. This shows us that even when we make mistakes, God’s plans are not undone.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who works through our weaknesses and remains faithful to His purposes — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Monday, March 16, 2026
Day 73 Bible Readings - Judges 9:56-57 (NLT)
Judges 9-12, Psalm 73
Judges 9:56-57 (NLT)
“In this way, God punished Abimelech for the evil he had done against his father by murdering his seventy brothers. God also punished the men of Shechem for all their evil. So the curse of Jotham son of Gideon was fulfilled.”
In Judges 9:56–57, we read about the certainty of the Lord’s judgment. Father-God orchestrated a series of events that brought divine justice upon Abimelech and the men of Shechem. Abimelech persuaded his relatives to support him as king, and they gave him silver to murder his seventy half-brothers. He ruled for three years, but the Lord sent a spirit that stirred conflict between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem. In the end, Abimelech destroyed the citizens of Shechem, and he himself was later killed. Jotham, the sole surviving half-brother, had warned the people that because they chose and supported Abimelech, they would ultimately suffer the consequences of their decision.
These verses remind believers that the divine principle of sowing and reaping operates with certainty. Abimelech desired power and was willing to commit murder to obtain it. Yet the justice of the Lord is active and sure, and no evil deed escapes Father-God’s notice. The Lord often uses ordinary events to bring about His justice. These verses remind me that events are not random and that the Lord is sovereign over them.
When I read passages like this, I am reminded that when we see injustice in the world — when it seems that people commit evil and face no consequences — the Lord is not absent. Justice may take time, but Father-God remains sovereign over all events. Remembering this helps me release worry and focus instead on deepening my covenant relationship with Him.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is sovereign over all things and brings peace to those who trust in Him — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Judges 9:56-57 (NLT)
“In this way, God punished Abimelech for the evil he had done against his father by murdering his seventy brothers. God also punished the men of Shechem for all their evil. So the curse of Jotham son of Gideon was fulfilled.”
In Judges 9:56–57, we read about the certainty of the Lord’s judgment. Father-God orchestrated a series of events that brought divine justice upon Abimelech and the men of Shechem. Abimelech persuaded his relatives to support him as king, and they gave him silver to murder his seventy half-brothers. He ruled for three years, but the Lord sent a spirit that stirred conflict between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem. In the end, Abimelech destroyed the citizens of Shechem, and he himself was later killed. Jotham, the sole surviving half-brother, had warned the people that because they chose and supported Abimelech, they would ultimately suffer the consequences of their decision.
These verses remind believers that the divine principle of sowing and reaping operates with certainty. Abimelech desired power and was willing to commit murder to obtain it. Yet the justice of the Lord is active and sure, and no evil deed escapes Father-God’s notice. The Lord often uses ordinary events to bring about His justice. These verses remind me that events are not random and that the Lord is sovereign over them.
When I read passages like this, I am reminded that when we see injustice in the world — when it seems that people commit evil and face no consequences — the Lord is not absent. Justice may take time, but Father-God remains sovereign over all events. Remembering this helps me release worry and focus instead on deepening my covenant relationship with Him.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is sovereign over all things and brings peace to those who trust in Him — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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