We have many examples in the Old Testament where the Israelites turned from God. Because of this, God allowed them to be oppressed by the nations around them. When they were deep in despair, they would call out to God. 

They did not have the strength to overcome those who had them in bondage. Only God could subdue their oppressor. Each time this happened, the Israelites had their part to do. Even when the situation looked helpless, they would need to take that step of faith in overcoming their oppressors. They stood up against the odds knowing God would subdue their enemy for them.

Our oppressor is sin. We, too, have to take those steps of faith in overcoming our sins. We can go forward knowing that God will subdue our oppressor.

Sometimes God provides us with a Jael to help us overcome. Sometimes we are the Jael that helps someone else in subduing their oppressor. 

In “How People Grow”, Drs. Cloud and Townsend, remind us God works through people to help us. 

“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Ephesians 4:16

Come join us to learn the meaning and lesson behind “On That Day God Subdued.”