From worms to wars
April 26, 2006 | 12:00am
The Lord said to [Gideon], "Peace be with you; do not fear." Judges 6:23
It was 10-year-old Cleotis first time fishing, and as he looked into the container of bait he seemed hesitant to get started. Finally he said to my husband, "Help me, I-S-O-W!" When my husband asked him what the problem was, Cleotis responded, "I-S-O-W! Im Scared Of Worms!" His fear had made him unable to act.
Fear can paralyze grown men too. Gideon mustve been afraid when the angel of the Lord came to him as he was threshing wheat in secret, hiding from his Midianite enemies (Judges 6:11). The angel told him he had been chosen by God to lead His people in battle (vv. 12-14).
Gideons response? "O my Lord, how can I save Israel? Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my fathers house" (v. 15). After being assured of the Lords presence, Gideon still seemed fearful and asked Him for signs that He would use him to save Israel as He promised (vv. 36-40). And God responded to Gideons requests. The Israelites were successful in battle and then enjoyed peace for 40 years.
We all have fears of various kinds from worms to wars. Gideons story teaches us that we can be confident of this: If God asks us to do something. Hell give us the strength and power to do it. Anne Cetas
When youre afraid of whats ahead,
Remember, God is near;
Hell give you strength and joy and hope
And calm your inner fear. Sper
READ: Judges 6:11-16, 33-40
To take the fear out of living, put your faith in the living God.
The Bible in one year:
2 Samuel 23-24
Luke 19:1-27
It was 10-year-old Cleotis first time fishing, and as he looked into the container of bait he seemed hesitant to get started. Finally he said to my husband, "Help me, I-S-O-W!" When my husband asked him what the problem was, Cleotis responded, "I-S-O-W! Im Scared Of Worms!" His fear had made him unable to act.
Fear can paralyze grown men too. Gideon mustve been afraid when the angel of the Lord came to him as he was threshing wheat in secret, hiding from his Midianite enemies (Judges 6:11). The angel told him he had been chosen by God to lead His people in battle (vv. 12-14).
Gideons response? "O my Lord, how can I save Israel? Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my fathers house" (v. 15). After being assured of the Lords presence, Gideon still seemed fearful and asked Him for signs that He would use him to save Israel as He promised (vv. 36-40). And God responded to Gideons requests. The Israelites were successful in battle and then enjoyed peace for 40 years.
We all have fears of various kinds from worms to wars. Gideons story teaches us that we can be confident of this: If God asks us to do something. Hell give us the strength and power to do it. Anne Cetas
When youre afraid of whats ahead,
Remember, God is near;
Hell give you strength and joy and hope
And calm your inner fear. Sper
READ: Judges 6:11-16, 33-40
To take the fear out of living, put your faith in the living God.
The Bible in one year:
2 Samuel 23-24
Luke 19:1-27
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