The Subtle Judge

Gen 49:16 Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel. 17 Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.

Dan was the son of a concubine … but blessed amongst the tribes of Israel. Your origin will not disqualify you. Dan is needed in the family of God and must play his role. There are many ways to bring down the enemies of God. There are bold fighters that pounce on their enemies like Judah the Lion. But there are some enemies who will not be brought down by direct means. They will need those like Dan, adders who know how and when to bite the heels of their horses … so that they fall to their end.

Dan is both subtle and knows the law of God. Cunning to advance the interest of the Kingdom through intelligent arguments but also by brutal warfare. Being a judge and a subtle attacker provide an interesting blend of skills to push the agenda of God and resist the oppression of the culture.

There are many laws today that are not Godly …advanced by atheists pretending to care more for the people offering a peace that is not there. These enemies of all that is Godly cannot always be brought down directly and God will use shrewd processes to still have His way. There are many evil riders in society, leadership and the cultures …that must be made to fall backward without anyone touching them. Saints like Dan are needed … to complement the more open courage and fierceness of the lion in Judah. Dan is wise. He is like a lawyer who argues his case well and floors his opponent with superior legal logic but also anointed in spiritual warfare.

Song.



I dare not be defeated with Calvary in view,

Where Jesus conquered Satan, where all His foes He slew;

Come, Lord, and give the vision – to nerve me for the fight,

Make me an overcomer – clothed with Thy Spirit’s might.

A victor, a victor! Because of Calvary.

Make me an overcomer, A conqu’ror, a conqu’ror, Lord, in Thee.

I dare not be defeated – Since Christ, my conquering King

Has called me to the battle – Which He did surely win.

Come, Lord, and give me courage, Thy conquering Spirit give,

Make me an overcomer, In power within me live.

I dare not be defeated, When Jesus leads me on

To press through hellish regions – To share with Him His Throne;

Come, Lord, and give Thy soldier – The power to wield the sword,

Make me an overcomer – Through Thine inerrant Word.

I dare not be defeated, Just at the set of sun,

When Jesus waits to whisper, “Well done, beloved, well done”;

Come, Lord, bend from the Glory, On me Thy Spirit cast,

Make me an overcomer, A victor to the last.

Prayer : Father, Make me undefeatable in Spiritual Warfare. Amen

The Songs of Joseph is an integration of encouragement scriptural devotions, prayers and a compendium of songs of mercy, salvation, new beginnings and victory. We can expect as we trust and obey that our end will indeed be ultimately glorious because God works His marvellous agenda. Be blessed as you read and sing along, daily. Edited by Bolade Apampa