BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS

Scripture: Judges 7:9-15

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)

God cannot work with people who are afraid to move. That is why when God commissioned Joshua he told him three times to be courageous (Jos. 1). Fear is a doorway the devil exploits to prevent us

MANY CALLED, FEW CHOSEN

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 (NKJV)

Alot of people answer the call of God but only a few meet the criteria of whom God will choose. It is not enough to merely answer the call of God, we must show ourselves approved for the assignment at hand. God will not send someone who has not been tried and proven to war with the enemy

BUILD GOD AN ALTAR

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

“And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down.” 1 Kings 18:30 (KJV)

 After Gideon tore down the altar of Baal, he built an altar to God and then made a sacrifice. It is not enough to tear down the demonic altar, you must also build an altar to God. This action renounces your allegiance to the devil and declares your allegiance to God. The altar of God standing in the place the altar of Baal used to be was a direct

TEAR IT DOWN

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

“Now it came to pass the same night that the LORD said to him, “… tear down the altar of Baal that your father has, and cut down the wooden image that is beside it; Judges 6:25 (NKJV)

Many Christians today have altars in their life that are not of God. These altars continue to speak against them and hinder progress in their lives. Some of these altars were built by parents or ancestors. Some were built due to past experiences, mistakes, or ignorance. These covenants

THE ENEMY’S STRATEGY

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.” John 10:10 (KJV)

 The Bible warns against giving room to the enemy because he will take full advantage of the opportunity T(Eccl. 10:8). This warning is to protect you from the devil whose aim is not just to trouble but to destroy you. He steals what you have, kills your potential and