In the book of Judges, there is a recurrent theme of disobedience, oppression and salvation. Judges 6:1-10 identifies one of these cycles. Having disobeyed the Lord, Israel was delivered into the hands of the Midianites for seven years. Overwhelmed by the torment inflicted upon them by the Midianites and other tribes allied against them, the Israelites cried out to the Lord. This week's passage shows how God extends peace, shalom, amidst dire circumstances.