Thursday, April 23, 2019

TIM GOOD MORNING, I’M TIM WISE, SENIOR ADULT MINISTER AND SANCTUARY CHOIR DIRECTOR AT CENTRAL. In Judges Chapters 6, 7 and 8, we read about Gideon. Gideon was a servant of the Lord who led a great army to defeat the Midianites. He was obedient to God’s commands and lived a long life. Something Gideon did that I feel many believers are sometimes afraid or ashamed to do is ask questions. The angel told Gideon the Lord was with him. Gideon asked, “If the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are the wonders our ancestors told us about?” The angel then commanded Gideon to go and lead the Israelites out of Midian’s hand; Gideon asked, “How can I save Israel?” We are not called to live a life of blind faith. God invites and encourages our questions. We should feel comfortable going to God and asking for help or asking for answers when we are confused. We just have to maintain our obedience as did Gideon. Following the path on our faith journey is going to take some twists and turns and lead us to some places that cause us concern or question. We may even be asked to do something out of our comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to ask why. Don’t be hesitant to ask God questions, just maintain obedience.