But when the people of Israel cried out to the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer for the people of Israel, who saved them, Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. (Judges 3:9 ESV)
Othniel is one of my favorite characters in the Old Testament - not just because he was a good man from a godly family, but because of what he represents. He represents a time when some of God's people actually got it; they cried out to God in prayer, recognizing their sin and failure and need of God's turning things around. We do need more Othniels. But even more, we need to cry out to God for them.
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