Learn From Gideon, 45

~ God Honors Those Who Honor Him ~

The Biblical account of the life of Gideon provides for one of the most interesting character studies in all of Scripture.  In this series we will discover practical lessons for living the Christian life today.  

Scripture  ~  “Thus Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted their heads no more.  And the country was quiet for 40 years in the days of Gideon” (Judges 8:28).

Learn From Gideon  ~  Gideon was faithful to God and God noticed. 

1. Gideon accomplished the assignment God had given him:  “Midian was subdued before the children of Israel.” 
2. God gave the Israelites good times: “the country was quiet for 40 years in the days of Gideon.”
3. Notice that it was “quiet for 40 years.” Throughout Scripture we find the number 40 is associated with full testing, completeness, or full duration—often including the concept of probation (but it is not the purpose of this posting to amplify that). 
4. Notice also the implication was these good times would come to an end after the full probation period—as we will see in future posts in this series.  

Challenge For Us  ~  How do you manage the good times?  It is human nature to cry out to God during the tough times.  Can God trust you with success? 

concluding comment  ~  We learn about Gideon primarily from Judges 6-8, but also Isaiah 9:1-7, and Hebrews 11:1-3, 32-34.

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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