Judges 6-8 Not Quite The Hero, It Seems

Gideon doesn’t seem to be the hero he’s first made out to be in these chapters:

-          He was reluctant to answer the call

-          God had to patiently work with him

-          He seemed to lack faith and spiritual perception

-          He never seemed sure and kept asking for signs

-          He was afraid and seemed to wonder if God really would take care of him.  That led him to tear down his father’s idolatrous altars at night

-          He was vindictive with his own countrymen

-          He refused the kingship but seemed to want the priesthood, even though he wasn’t from the tribe of Levi

-          He asked for a retirement account consisting of gold donated from his fellow countrymen and had many wives

-          He also missed an opportunity to knock down all of the Baal and Asherah idols when he had the chance

 

Pride seemed to play a large part in Gideon’s life, causing him to be less than God intended for him.

 

Father, show me in my own life where I’m holding back for safety or because I’m lacking the discernment I need to move forward with what You’re wanting me to do.  Help me to not have regrets about what I failed to do in Your will or for what I did that I shouldn’t have done because I didn’t trust You.  Thank You for Your forgiveness, Your mercy, and Your grace.

 

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford