The Pulse

Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Gideon… Judges 6:34, ESV

The passage above says the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, meaning he felt the power of God! There was a pressure that moved him to act. Scripture tells us that the Midianites, Amalekites, and other eastern peoples joined forces, crossed the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel. They had come to attack Israel!

God had already told Gideon that He would be with him in battle. So, when God’s Spirit came upon Gideon, he knew it was time to move. God does the same with us today. Often, we feel a strong emotion—whether of justice, hurt, deep compassion, frustration, or even anger—that touches us in a way others might not feel. Gideon was so stirred that he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him. He sent messengers throughout Manasseh, calling them to arms, and also into Asher, Zebulun and Naphtali, so that they too went up to meet them.(Judges 6:34-35)

When God stirs your spirit, it’s time to act. We don’t need to ask anyone’s permission; we just need to move in what God is calling us to do. He has already equipped us—what we feel is the immersion of His power prompting us to speak or act. At that moment, He has given us exactly what we need to fulfill His purpose. Though Gideon was the youngest in his family and from the smallest tribe, he didn’t seek anyone’s approval; he simply moved with God’s power. That’s exactly what God calls us to do. We have everything we need!

I’m reminded of a dear friend who’s close to retirement. She shared that her heart’s desire is to work in a senior home once she retires. Her face lit up as if she’d just received a million dollars when she spoke about it. She said, “I just want to talk to them, listen to them, and be there to help.” That deep desire she feels for seniors is the same passion that stirred Gideon to go into battle. We cannot ignore when God speaks to us—it’s imperative to act on whatever He gives us. I love to write and encourage others. I can write all day, or sit in front of a camera and talk about God’s goodness and everything He has for us. That is my passion.

Every one of us has that same fire! My husband, for instance, loves to play his saxophone. He enjoys playing in senior living homes and seeing how much they appreciate the music. He actually loves playing anywhere. Everyone’s calling is unique, so we shouldn’t compare or think one purpose is more important than another. After Gideon’s great victory, the people of Ophrah wanted to make him their ruler and king. But Gideon knew that wasn’t what God had called him to do, so he declined. Even when offered a place of honor, he chose to honor God by staying true to his calling.

Let us be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s prompting and move with what He gives us!

Key points:

Answer the call when God moves you.

Just move before fear tries to stop you.

That deep passion you feel about an issue or something is God saying move.

Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11

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