Beating The Odds in The New Year. Judges 3:31;5:6 Only one verse is devoted to Shamgar and it isn't even stated that he was a judge. Shamgar may have killed all 600 Philistines at one time in one place 2 Sam. 8:8-12, but it's also possible that 600 is a cumulative total. An ox goad would be an unwieldy weapon to use if 600 soldiers had attacked Shamgar at one time. Since we don't know the details, we must not speculate. It's just encouraging to know that God enabled him to overcome the enemy though his resources were limited. The few words that are recorded about Shamgar give me the impression that he was a man of persistent courage, which, of course was born out of his faith in the Lord. To stand his ground against the enemy, having only a farmer's tool instead of a soldier's full military equipment, marks Shamgar out as a brave man with steadfast courage. When they wanted to celebrate special occasions, the Jewish people often expressed themselves in song; so, the writer shifts from narrative prose to jubilant poetry. Future generations might forget what the history book said, but they were not likely to forget a festive song. these deplorable, oppressive conditions existed during the days of the judges Shamgar and Jael 5:6. But praise God, for He raised up a deliverer to free the entire nation from the Canaanite oppressors. The LORD promises to deliver us through all the problems and difficulties, trials and temptations of life. Conquering power and victory over all are assured by God ,if we will only trust Him, believe and depend upon His presence and power. Dedicate your body as a living sacrifice to the work of the Lord.
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...
