01-OCTOBER-2024 - AWAKENING THE GIANT WITHIN - THE STORY OF GIDEON
THE MAIN THEME: WHAT DO I HAVE?
TITLE: AWAKENING THE GIANT WITHIN: THE STORY OF GIDEON
The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Judges 6:12 (NIV)
"The Lord is with you, mighty warrior."
Devotional:
Within each of us lies untapped potential—a giant waiting to be awakened. This potential is about fulfilling the purpose for which God created us. The power of God is at work within us, far greater than anything we could imagine. When we allow this power to flow freely through our lives, we can accomplish things beyond our wildest dreams.
Gideon’s story is a powerful reminder of how God sees us differently than we see ourselves. When we first meet Gideon in the Bible, he is hiding in a winepress, filled with fear and doubt. But when the angel of the Lord appears to him, he greets Gideon with words that seem almost ironic: “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”
At that moment, Gideon didn’t feel like a mighty warrior. He felt small, insignificant, and unsure of himself. Yet God saw beyond Gideon’s fear and called out the giant within him. God knew the potential that lay dormant inside Gideon, and He was ready to awaken it.
Gideon’s journey from fear to faith was not instantaneous, but with God’s guidance, he stepped into his role as a leader and deliverer for Israel.
No matter how inadequate we may feel, God sees the greatness within us. He knows the giant within each of us, and He is calling us to awaken that potential, to rise above our fears, and to step into the roles He has prepared for us.
Here are a few reflective questions:
- Like Gideon, are there areas in my life where I feel inadequate or fearful?
- How do I think God sees me, compared to how I see myself?
- What steps can I take to embrace the potential God has placed within me, even if it feels challenging?
LET US PRAY:
Heavenly Father, thank You for seeing the giant within me, even when I feel small and afraid. Like Gideon, I often doubt my abilities and question my worth, but I trust in Your vision for my life. Help me to step out in faith, to overcome my fears, and to embrace the potential You have placed within me. Amen.
Please say these words of affirmation. Say them, mean them, own them, and live them:
- I know what I have.
- I am a mighty warrior in God’s eyes.
- I trust in God’s vision for my life, even when I feel inadequate.
- I will overcome my fears and step into my God-given potential.
Go in thy might today, precious mighty one. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow!
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