DCLM Daily Manna 5 March 2022
TOPIC: Seize The Moment!
TEXT: JUDGES 8:4-21
KEY VERSE:
“And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.” – (Judges 8:4)
DCLM Daily Manna 5 March 2022 OUTLINE
“Make hay while the sun shines” is an old English proverb that counsels that one should make the most of his opportunities while he has the chance. John Heywood first recorded it in a poem in 1546. In old English, he wrote, “Whan the sunne shinth make hay. Which is to say, Take time whan time cometh, lest time steale away.”
The leaders of Succoth and Penuel who encountered Gideon as he and his army fought the Lord’s war were too short-sighted to take heed to this advice of seizing upon the moment to gain the glories of the future. They had the opportunity of associating with the success awaiting Gideon when he requested much needed provisions for his war-weary troops. They declined, arguing that since he had not yet won the war, why should he and his soldiers be helped?
But Gideon’s victory had been guaranteed. Despite the fact that his forces were weak, they kept pursuing God’s enemies. They paid a heavy price for refusing to assist Gideon. God’s promise to help His people in times of crisis will never fail even if the entire world deserts them.
As we serve the Lord in the midst of adversity, trials and rejection, we must remember that the battle is the Lord’s and not ours. He will do the fighting. All He requires is retention of our consecration like Gideon and his brethren. We must be ready also to support God’s people as they execute His programmes. Never be discouraged because the Lord will back us up as we wage war with the gospel against ungodliness and vices in our society.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Put in your support for the Lord’s battle.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Jeremiah 3-4
