There are so many awesome truths tucked away, hidden in the word of GOD and although I have read through the Bible time and time again I keep getting sweet surprises as I open GOD’s word and read. Take for instance the well-known story of Gideon. His dad had a pagan altar to Baal and an idol (Asherah pole) so it is very likely Gideon himself bow down to these. But when the LORD spoke a word to Gideon it was a game changer and changed Gideon’s entire worldview.
Then the LORD said to Gideon, who was hiding in fear from the Midianites, “Peace be with you; do not fear…” (Judges 6:23). Then the Gideon built an altar to the LORD and called it “the LORD is peace.”
Why would Gideon do that? Let me ask you a question, Have you ever been faced with trouble and you went to the LORD in prayer and dove into HIS word and the stress left and peace settled over you? The Word of the LORD brings understanding and peace and instantly as the LORD spoke to Gideon he was washed in the peace of GOD and believed.
“Faith comes from hearing and hearing by the word of GOD.” (Romans 10:17).
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
“But YOU, O LORD, are a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.” (Psalm 3:3)
Are you in a deep valley facing something that is troubling? Go to GOD and open HIS word. It will be a game changer.
Hugs
Sharon
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