READ:
JUDGES 8:22-27
The most
dangerous moment in life is the hour of triumph. The devil usually waits for
such moments for a counter attack. Whoever must remain a champion must remain
in contact with the One who made him a champion, even after the contest has
been won. Experience from the Bible has shown that the most dangerous time in
one’s life is immediately after a victory. The devil is a cunning fighter. He
knows how to strike when you have just won a victory. In Judges 8:22-27, after
Gideon became victorious, he was called to become king. He refused but asked
for all the golden earrings taken from the enemies. He made an ephod out of
them. The ephod became a snare to Gideon and his family. In Genesis 9:20-27, we
have the story of Noah. God wiped out the entire population of the earth and
left Noah and his family intact. After the flood was over, Noah thought he
could relax. He began to have vineyards. Very soon, he began to drink wine. It
was not long before he became drunk and pronounced a curse on one of his
children. The curse is still in place today. In Judges 15:14-19, the Bible
tells us how Samson killed a thousand men with the jawbone of an ass. This was
a mighty victory. As soon as he got the victory, became thirsty. At this stage,
he was wise. He called on God for help. Ephesians 6:11-13 summarises everything
for us.”Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against
the wiles of the devil .For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but
against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of
this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in
the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ” To remain a Divine
champion, pray without ceasing.
MEMORIZE:
PROVERBS 1:7 –The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools
despise wisdom and instruction.
