FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 2024.
TOPIC: Gideon.
MEMORY VERSE: Judges 6:11
[11]And there came an angel of the LORD and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.
FOCUS: Judges 8:22
[22]Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian.
Gideon’s life is quite similar to our lives today. We struggle to understand what God sees in us, and young men and women face feelings of doubt as they enter adulthood.
The story of Gideon reminds us that we are capable, his life stands to show us that God sees the best in us when we don’t.
Gideon was successful in his call because he allowed God to use him and we can do the same even as individuals.
I also believe that Gideon’s story reminds us that the tough times can be the times we experience the most growth, it is in these tough times that God gets our attention, they strengthen us while reminding us that God is in control.
Lastly, we must remember that it is our private faithfulness that determines our public usefulness. Gideon had to have a conversation with God, he had to get his relationship with the Lord right before he could be useful to anyone.
We are unfinished people who easily fall away and it is only when we get our personal lives in line with God that we can be the public servant he wants us to be.
Gideon’s life was a remarkable one, he answered, obeyed, trusted, and waited on God. He is an example to us that no matter who we are, where we came from or our current situation it can’t keep God from using us for his glory.
LESSON: Judges 6:39-40
[39]And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.
[40]And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.
Gideon is a significant figure in the Bible known for his faith, obedience, and leadership, and here are some key aspects of his story:
- Faith in God
- Overcoming self
- Obedience and trust
- Victory through God’s power
- Leadership and humility
- Symbolism
Gideon’s story inspires believers to trust in God’s sovereignty, obey his commands, and recognize his power in their lives.
PERSONAL CONFESSION: I am strong and obedient like Gideon.
PERSONAL PRAYER: Father, I receive the Grace to obey you in all things and at all times in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Be obedient even when you do not know where obedience may lead you like Gideon.
NOTE: One act of obedience is better than one hundred sermons.
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