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Show clip from Forged in Fire.
Landry and I became hooked on this show.
Iron melts at 2750 degrees F and steel melts at 2500 degrees F.
Forging is one of the oldest known metal working processes.
- You can manufacture the shaping of metal using localized compression forces.
The Lord has opened my eyes to the story of Gideon in the book of Judges.
Gideon was a warrior fo God… But not at 1st.
He was just a raw piece of metal when God came to him.
But he was forged into the man that God called him to be.
God wants to do the same thing in your life.
1. God sees strength in people who feel weak.
(v.
11-16)
judges 6:11-
Gideon - “one who cuts to pieces”.
- The 5th major judge of Israel.
A very unwilling volunteer of God.
The beginning of chapter 6 indicated that Israel had done evil in the sight of God and were worshipping the Ashera pole and Baal.
Gideon’s own father owned and operated the idols and led in the public worship.
Ophrah was Gideon’s hometown.
(16 miles north of Jericho) The Mideonites had completely ravaged the land and his people.
They were living in oppressive conditions at the time.
Major public distress.
The people were having to be secretive about food production.
Threshing wheat in a winepress by hand was not a normal method and would not have been much food.
An angel of the Lord came.
He appeared as a traveler sitting down in the shade.
“Jehovah is with you might warrior”.
- What a greeting!
The angel apparently watched Gideon before appearing to him.
He greets him in a way that doesn’t seem to translate to his circumstances.
Gideon’s reaction proved that he didn’t seem himself the way that Angel of the Lord did.
He responded with the feeling of the people in his day.
“The Lord has forsaken us.
What he did in the past is not happening now.”
He must have understood the real reason for Israel’s oppression.
The word “lord” is a generic meaning.
Not the term of Lord we would think of.
The word for Lord is the Hebrew word for Yahweh.
The divine name for God.
It appears that God stepped into the conversation.
There were two supernatural figures in the story.
Yahweh was visibly present.
Gideon responded with the regular word for Lord.
He realizes that something is different but he didn’t know who he was talking to.
Yahweh’s response proved that He was there to provide assurance to Gideon.
He gave the timeless assurance for all those called to the work of the Lord.
The Lord saw Gideon not only as the man that was — sad and weak, but the man that could be — strong, resolute, and courageous.
Have you ever tried to compliment a woman?
Or anyone for that reason?
People are either conceited or have terrible self esteem.
Both are dangerous.
If I polled you to share what you think is your best attributes, I would assume that you have a tough time telling me.
The common thread I’ve seen in most Christian people is lack of confidence in their faith.
We’ve taught ourselves to assume that God is simply looking down on us because of our decisions in life.
What would you do if God greeted you like Gideon was greeted?
I’m guessing it would be surprising to you.
How do you think God see you?
He’s not looking at who you are without Him.
He’s looking at what you can be with Him leading you.
A blacksmith is looking for the proper piece of metal to forge.
It’s not the beginning product that moves the blacksmith.
It’s the finished product that drives him.
God sees what you are capable of before you do.
The enemy doesn’t want you to know that.
2. God hears people and reveals Himself.
(v.
17-24)
Gideon’s request was not strange in his culture.
In a time when only the law existed, people seeking God often looked for signs when recognizing His work in their life.
To seek this sign, a sacrificial gift was presented, on the acceptance that he hoped to receive a sign.
This would show him that the person who appeared to him was really from God.
The type of food accustomed for a guest of honor.
God was patient to allow Gideon to go through this process.
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The angel commanded Gideon to lay down the offering and pour broth on it.
The angel touched the food with his staff and fire came out of the rock and consumed the food.
At that moment, the angel was out of sight.
Gideon was not alone though.
Gideon recieved the sign he wanted but the miracle filled his soul with fear.
It was widely believe in Israel that no man could see God face to face and live.
God assured him that there would be no harm.
The voice of Yahweh comforted him with an inward voice.
Jehovah-shalom, “The Lord is peace”.
The alter would not serve as a place of sacrifice, but a memorial of God’s revelation to man.”
The assurance of peace confirmed that Gideon would conquer the Midianites in the strength of God and deliver Israel from its oppressors.
Learning to ride a bike can be very difficult for a child.
To place ones weight on the seat, trying to stay balanced, learning to steer, and keeping control of speed is scary if you’ve never done it before.
A good teacher is patient and willing to help a child deal with emotional conflict.
It’s ridiculous to simply say “get on and ride” without showing patience.
New or underdeveloped Christians can experience anxiety when asked to do something outside of their comfort zone.
Being asked to pray publicly, witnessing to someone, allowing someone to teach us, etc will shake us to the core.
The worst thing I can do as a believer is expect someone to do something without coaching them.
God is patient.
When you have questions to God, ask Him!
He can handle it.
He’s calling you.
The fear of failure is justified but it’s worse to not even try.
When wanting to take the next step in our faith, we must seek God and ask for Him.
Not what He can give you.
Not what He can do for you.
Not what opportunities He can bring.
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