Devotions on F.I.R.E. Year Oneنموونە

And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon (Hebrews 11:32).

Will you obey God’s mission for you?

Gideon is a reluctant judge. He is threshing wheat in a cave hoping to evade the Midianites from stealing his crop. Yet “the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, ‘The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!’” (Judges 6:12). God reveals to Gideon who he will become with His help. There are two reasons given why Gideon should trust the Lord. First, God asks, “Have I not sent you?” (Judges 6:14). Shortly thereafter He promises, “Surely I will be with you” (Judges 6:16).

Similarly, Jesus sends us to make disciples and also promises to be with us in the passage on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). God has been faithful to those who obey His mission and embrace His presence.

Employment Point: Finish the mission you’ve been given knowing God is with you.