Thursday, August 14, 2014
The account of Gideon in
the book of Judges provides an inspirational example of a reluctant leader. Our
first impression of Gideon is of him hiding in a wine press threshing wheat. He was so terrified of the Midianites so he hid from them
and tried to secretly get a little bit of food for his family. God saw not the weaknesses of a fearful man,
but the strengths of a leader and called Gideon to accomplish something big.
In Judges 6 & 7 we
watch as Gideon moves from despair to disappointment to doubt to discouragement
and eventually to dependence on God. Gideon leads an Israelite army who is
equipped only with trumpets, torches, and jars to become victorious in one of
the strangest battles in history.
Accomplishing God's
purposes is not determined by the size of our checkbook, the number of initials
after our name, or the size of our congregation. God is looking to glorify
Himself on earth through people who are fully dependent on Him. He wants people
who are willing to trust in him and allow him to use their strengths, gifts,
talents, and skills for his glory. He invites us to join him in doing His will.
He wants us to want to serve him and work for him. He wants us to “Get up!” and go for him just as
Gideon did.
To hear this one hour
lesson A Time for Evaluating, click
on the link below.
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