Pastor Nate Swearingen
“Let’s Make Some Noise”
[Hebrews 11:32-34 & Judges 6 & 7]
Hebrews 11:32-34
Judges 6:13
Judges 6:15
Judges 17:6
6 In those days there was no king in Israel.
Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.
If you ever need a reminder of God’s tolerance and love, you’ll find it in the book of Judges. If you ever wonder how in the world God could use you to change the world or make a difference, look at these people—flawed people in the hands of a flawless God.
Gideon’s story takes place in Judges 6:1&2
Judges 6:1-2
GIDEON WAS AFRAID
Judges 6:11
Judges 6:12-13
Judges 6:15
Bitterness and disappointment can move us down into the winepress of isolation and discouragement, and once you’re down there it can be really hard to climb out.
“I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man” (vs. 16 NLT).
Realizing God’s presence in our life is the only thing that can transform you from being afraid to having courage. When Gideon realized that God was indeed with him, Gideon became a Game Changer for change.
GIDEON WAS A GAME CHANGER
Gideon’s decision to climb out of that winepress and follow God’s call sparked renewal and revival in his little tribe. His first mission from God was to destroy his father’s altar to Baal. The Bible says,
Judges 6:27
So Gideon took ten men of his servants and did as the Lord had told him
One man changes the hearts of thousands of people.
One of the most amazing things about genuine faith is how it inspires other people to step out in faith.
That’s what modern-day Gideons do. They stand up and step out on faith, they accomplish what everyone else says is impossible, and they inspire and challenge others to do the same.
GIDEON MADE SOME NOISE
You ever test God like this?
Next Step Questions
Are you on the threshing floor, or at the bottom of the wine press? What are you afraid of?
Where is God calling you to be a Game Changer?
Where is God calling you to Make Some Noise?
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