Abimelech murdered his 70 brothers because they represented a threat to his leadership. His folly did not escape the Lord’s eye. After the course of time, he eventually met his fate when an anonymous woman dropped an anvil on his head.

When leaders rise to power using murderous methods, God watches in the heavens. He hears the cries of His people when wronged and avenges them.

It’s scary what some people will do to gain power.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, as we approach an election in our nation, Your people cry out for justice and relief from the ploys of ungodly leaders and political systems.

READING: Judges 9-11