Cycles

Today I woke up to some beautiful view of snow on the ground. I was born in a hospital right at the foothills of a snow capped mountain. Growing up looking at snow from far and dreaming to one day play in it is something many do. While growing up I noted that the mountains were always snow capped. Yet in some places like in England we only see snow at a particular time of the year called Winter. Generally we have 4 seasons within the cycle called a year. The top of the mountains in East Africa don't know seasons as they are snow capped all year round.

The book of Judges shows us the children of Israel going through cycles. They had good times followed by bad times and then good times. In each period where they forgot the law the good season soon came to an end. The book of Judges also introduces us to men and women who gave God their all and thereby did exploits for Him becoming deliverers to many.

In the book of Judges we are introduced to the faithfulness of God. God is faithful to us when we follow the principles that are laid down by Him. No matter how bad the times may seem to be keep your focus on the goodness of God; focus on the capabilities of God and your focus will soon be your leverage into greatness. Gideon became great when He changed his view of God during a bad time. You move in the direction of what you are thinking most. Whether you are swimming in the river of life or feel like God has disowned you-which is a lie- focus on the fact that God is in charge. He is in supreme control as He is the Supreme Judge who is ruling in your favour.