What lessons can we learn from "the torrent of Kishon" in our lives? Setting the Scene at Kishon Judges 5:21 recounts, “The torrent of Kishon swept them away—the ancient torrent, the torrent of Kishon. March on, O my soul, in strength!” This song of Deborah celebrates God’s victory over Sisera’s iron chariots (Judges 4:13). The Kishon River, usually shallow, suddenly flooded, turning mighty war machines into useless debris. God’s Sovereign Timing • The army of Sisera trusted weather-proof technology; God timed an unexpected cloudburst (Judges 4:15; 5:20-21). • Lesson: He controls circumstances beyond human calculation, reminding us that “The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules over all” (Psalm 103:19). Deliverance Through Destructive Waters • What crushed Israel’s enemy also cleared Israel’s path. • Personal application: God may allow overwhelming situations to sweep away what oppresses us, even while those same waters mark our liberation (Isaiah 43:2). • The torrent teaches that what looks destructive can be God’s instrument of deliverance. Small Steps of Obedience, Mighty Results • Deborah prophesied; Barak advanced; Jael raised a tent peg (Judges 4:9, 14, 21). • Each act seemed ordinary until the flood magnified it. • Takeaway: obedience positions us for divine amplification—“Commit your way to the LORD…He will act” (Psalm 37:5). God Employs Creation Against Evil • “From the heavens the stars fought” (Judges 5:20). Rain, river, mud, and celestial forces joined in the battle. • The same Creator still engages creation for His purposes (Romans 8:28). • Expect Him to marshal resources invisible to us when His righteousness is at stake. When Floods Come, Faith Stands • Israel’s victory song urges, “March on, O my soul, in strength!” (Judges 5:21). • Faith refuses paralysis when torrents rise. It marches, confident that the waters serve God’s plan (Matthew 14:29-31). • Stand firm; the flood that frightens may actually fight for you. Remember and Sing • Deborah recorded the event so future generations would not forget (Judges 5:1-3). • Memorializing God’s interventions—journaling, singing, sharing—builds faith for the next torrent (Psalm 105:1-2). |
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