Still More Lessons from Judges

As my pastor continued in his series on Judges, we were reminded that God does not work AROUND our weaknesses, He works THROUGH them.   He can use our weaknesses for His purposes. 

And then, from our class lesson in Judges 9, the parable told by Jotham can have application in our lives as an illustration that we are more useful to God when we focus on fulfilling our useful purposes and what we are gifted in; rather than trying to take control and "sit on the throne" which rightfully belongs to God.  The rest of the passage also serves as a warning that not including God in our lives will lead to destruction and deserved judgment for sin.