This was the story of Ehud and how he was able to defeat the king of the Moabites. This incident just highlights how God uses strange (to us) circumstances and people to bring about his purposes. Ehud was left handed and from the symbolism is used to show God's hand of punishment rather the the right hand is where hope sits (Jesus). The disobediant Israelites were under the Moabite rule for 18 years and were oppressed and ultimately cried out to the Lord for relief. Ehud was an unassuming man who fashioned a short sword as his weapon. He was able to move about freely in the presence of the king of the Moabites and thus while carrying the tax monies in his right hand, used his left hand to slay the king. He escaped to meet the rest of the Israelite army and then returned to defeat the Moabites and retake their land. They had peace for 80 years.
Decent day at work and each day brings me closer to the end of the year and getting my head and heart ready for the holidays. Still I am undecided as to what and where I will spend NYE and my plans since Irene is headed on her road trip with other people in my church. Still with the day off, it gives me decent flexability. Tonight is my firm's Christmas party so it will be a long night. Overall, I was able to get most of my portion of the survey done that will see if we are heading in the right direction.
Praise for today: For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, of the increase of his government and peace, there will be no end. Isaiah 9: 6-7a
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