Scripture: Judges 8:1-17
“For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” 1 Corinthians 16:9 (NKJV)
Many Christians believe that because God has called them to do something, then everything should work out smoothly and without hitches, but this is far from the truth. In reality, when God calls you and you step out in faith,
oppositions will arise from every corner. Opposition will arise from both within and without.
For Gideon, it was from the tribe of Ephraim whom he had just fought to deliver from the Midianites. Their grievance was that he had not given them the chief position in the battle (v1). But for the words of wisdom from Gideon, the defeat of the Midianites would not have been complete, as he would have been prevented from going after the escaped rulers of Midian. This is the same way many in the church oppose the work of God while jostling for positions. The work of God continues to suffer because the workers of God are fighting for due and undue recognition.
Gideon still had to contend with the men of Succoth and Peniel, fellow Israelites across the Jordan, but he didn’t let anything distract him until he had routed out the enemies of Israel. The Midianites were never able to subdue the Israelites again (Jdg. 8:28). This should be our response to oppositions. We should choose to stay focused on God’s work and not stop until it is done. Trust God for wisdom to handle the oppositions and press on.
REMEMBER TO ATTEND: MAP Meeting (Home Fellowship) tomorrow.
PRAYER: Lord, as I fulfill your will, help me to stay focused when oppositions arise in Jesus name
FAITH BYTE:My face is set on fulfilling the purpose of God for my life. I will not be discouraged by men or situations.
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