A New Challenge

I wonder what Gideon thought when God called him to be judge of the Israelites. Did he try to run? Hide?

The Israelites, dealing with the Midianites for seven years, dealt with a variety of challenges. I cannot imagine having to create shelter in the mountains because I know I would fail miserably. Judges 6: 6 describes the land as impoverished. Wow.

In midst of these challenges, God called Gideon while he was threshing wheat. Threshing wheat sounds much easier than leading the Israelites. Threshing wheat seems like a mini-vacation compared to fighting against the Midianites. Despite these challenges, Gideon answered God’s call.

I find myself rereading Judges 6 many times as I face a new challenge: being the interim principal at Lafayette Christian School. Judges 6: 12, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior” comes to mind every single time when I have faced new challenges.

The current interim principal is recovering from unexpected surgery in Michigan. The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.

Because the current interim principal is not available, end of year activities need leadership. The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.

The Indiana governor has not released guidelines for reopening schools. The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.

The amazing thing is that every single time that I feel a sense of being completely overwhelmed, this verse comes to mind EVERY SINGLE TIME.

But why should I be surprised? God is the Alpha and Omega