What can we learn about God's justice from Judges 5:27? Setting the Scene Deborah’s victory song recounts how Sisera, the ruthless commander who terrorized Israel (Judges 4:3), met his end in the tent of Jael. Verse 27 captures the moment justice landed: “ ‘At her feet he collapsed, he fell, there he lay; at her feet he collapsed, he fell; where he collapsed, there he fell—dead.’ ” Key Observations from the Verse • Repetition—“collapsed… fell… fell”—highlights the finality of God’s judgment. • The oppressor lies motionless at Jael’s feet; power has shifted decisively. • The scene is public within the song, inviting Israel to remember and testify to the Lord’s justice. What This Reveals about God’s Justice • Certain and inescapable – Deuteronomy 32:35: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay.” • Swift when His time arrives – Psalm 76:6–9 shows how one word from God fells mighty warriors. • Complete and final – Nahum 1:2–3 underscores that the guilty will not go unpunished. Sisera “fell—dead”; there is no partial judgment. • Protective of His covenant people – Psalm 103:6: “The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.” • Accomplished through unexpected means – 1 Corinthians 1:27 reminds us God uses the weak to shame the strong. Jael, a non-Israelite woman with a tent peg, became His instrument. Principles for Today • Evil may dominate for a season, but God’s timetable is unwavering. • No earthly power can outmaneuver the Lord of hosts. • God often works through ordinary people who act in faith and courage. • Remembering past acts of justice fuels present trust—just as Israel sang Deborah’s song, believers rehearse Scripture to stay anchored. Supporting Scriptures • Psalm 37:12-15 – The plots of the wicked return on their own heads. • Romans 12:19 – “Do not avenge yourselves… ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.” • Revelation 19:1-2 – Heaven praises God because “His judgments are true and just.” |
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