Gideon was nobody until He was called to lead the nation of Israel against the Midianites. The Scripture reveals Gideon’s great and inspiring work throughout the book of Judges in chapter 6 - 8. Although his victory only lasted for a few moments, the book of Hebrews lists Gideon in the “Hall of Faith” (Heb 11:32-34). This paper discusses the leadership opportunities Gideon had to possess as well as his relationship with God when he was called to deliver the Israel out from the hand of the Midian.
The Call of Gideon The Scripture mentions Gideon on the scene during the period of the Judges in Israel. It was a dark period in Israel’s history. The children of Israel sinned in the sight of God when God has blessed them and delivered them out from …show more content…
He said, “If the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? And where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? But now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites” (Jud. 6:13). Gideon protested God just like any man would do when it comes the hard situation. Gideon was walking by sight rather than by faith. Secondly, he protested God by saying that he was short on money – “my family is poor in Manasseh” and he was lack of confidence – “and I am the least in my father’s house” (Jud. 6:15). The “least in the house” here could be interpreted as lack of reputation, little status and position. He felt he was the last man in Israel who God would choose. Gideon also feared that he would die in the war (Jud. 6:23). In spite of what he felt about himself, God had chosen him in the first place. He was the one who is going to deliver Israel.
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8:22). At this point, Gideon possessed essential characteristics that people look for in a leader. Gideon was approached by the Israelis and they wanted to give him authority, position, respect, and privileges. However, Gideon refused the request because he knew that the victory belongs to God – “I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you” (Jud. 8:23). Gideon’s refusal demonstrated how to overcome temptation. This refusal is a strong example of how to conquer evil. A leader who walks with God should possess this trait. God has given us an example of how to conquer temptation. When Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, He used the Word of God to defeat the devil (Matt.
The Call of Gideon The Scripture mentions Gideon on the scene during the period of the Judges in Israel. It was a dark period in Israel’s history. The children of Israel sinned in the sight of God when God has blessed them and delivered them out from …show more content…
He said, “If the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? And where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? But now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites” (Jud. 6:13). Gideon protested God just like any man would do when it comes the hard situation. Gideon was walking by sight rather than by faith. Secondly, he protested God by saying that he was short on money – “my family is poor in Manasseh” and he was lack of confidence – “and I am the least in my father’s house” (Jud. 6:15). The “least in the house” here could be interpreted as lack of reputation, little status and position. He felt he was the last man in Israel who God would choose. Gideon also feared that he would die in the war (Jud. 6:23). In spite of what he felt about himself, God had chosen him in the first place. He was the one who is going to deliver Israel.
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8:22). At this point, Gideon possessed essential characteristics that people look for in a leader. Gideon was approached by the Israelis and they wanted to give him authority, position, respect, and privileges. However, Gideon refused the request because he knew that the victory belongs to God – “I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you” (Jud. 8:23). Gideon’s refusal demonstrated how to overcome temptation. This refusal is a strong example of how to conquer evil. A leader who walks with God should possess this trait. God has given us an example of how to conquer temptation. When Jesus was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, He used the Word of God to defeat the devil (Matt.