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Leader Devo
When I encounter big obstacles, fear is often my first response. I occupy myself imagining worst-case scenarios and shrinking back from the challenge before me. I once heard this saying: “Worry is like a rocking chair. It will give you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.”
After Joshua died, the Israelites forgot what God had done for them and did evil in His sight. God raised up judges to guide the people and point them back to Him. Gideon seemed an unlikely pick for this position of power and authority—he even doubted it himself— but God continued to work gently with the reluctant judge.
Read Judges 6:11–12 and Judges 7:1–8. Gideon was hiding when the Lord told him he would be a mighty warrior. After testing God several times, Gideon finally believed God was speaking to him. When Gideon did go into battle, the circumstances made it obvious that victory came from God alone.
When have you felt inadequate to the task to which God is calling you? How have you seen God work through your inadequacy?
How can you surrender your fear to God and deepen your dependence on Him today?
Gideon didn’t see himself as a “mighty warrior,” but as he trusted God, the Lord gave him boldness. When we put our faith in the Lord, God gives us courage.
Thank God for equipping us for His work and giving us boldness.
—Suzanne Gosselin
Children’s Ministry Volunteer Contributor to Wonder Ink
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