“And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushan-rishathaim.”
Judges 3:9-10 KJV
The Israelites, with shattered hearts, cried out to Yahweh for mercy, and He answered them by raising up a champion-deliverer to rescue them, Othniel. He was Caleb’s nephew, the son of his younger brother Kenaz. And the Spirit of Yahweh was upon him and empowered him to liberate Israel from bondage. He became Israel’s champion and went out to war, and Yahweh delivered into his hands Cushan-Rishathaim, the king of Mesopotamia. Othniel overpowered him. The Israelites cried with repentant hearts at Shiloh and Yahweh heard and raised Othniel , meaning “lion of God” and a type of Jesus in the old covenant. When the Spirit of Yahweh came upon Othniel, he transcended from human ability to the supernatural strength of wisdom, boldness, valour and courage that manifested on him. So much so, that with a few armed men, he overpowered the Mesopotamian king and killed him. All believers in the finished work of the Cross need the Holy Spirit to walk in supernatural power. Thank You Holy Spirit!
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