Mighty Writer

“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”

Judges 6:12 (NIV) 

Did you know Gideon is listed in the Hall of Fame? Yep, he’s right there in Hebrews 11:32. It was a surprise to me. When we find him first mentioned in the Bible, we have to hunt for him, because Gideon was hiding in the shade of a big oak tree. He was threshing wheat in an unlikely place to protect it from foragers.

So, why am I surprised Gideon was a Hall of Famer? He repeatedly questioned his calling from God to champion God’s people. Do you, too, question your call? The Lord is looking for writers to spread His message of salvation. He offers hope, healing and help to those who reach out to Him, and does so through willing servants all around the world.

Gideon also questioned how God addressed him. Maybe he thought God was making fun of the way he was hiding. The Lord has a special name for you as His beloved child and it isn’t one meant to mock you but to mold you into His character. (Revelation 2:17)

Do you feel like God isn’t speaking anymore? Gideon did, too. Judges 6:13

Do you feel like an unknown? Gideon did, too. Judges 6:15

Do you question what God says to you? Gideon did, too. Judges 6:17

Are you afraid of what your family and community will say? Gideon was, too. Judges 6:27

Every time Gideon asked, “how?” God said, “I will.”

Do you need a reminder of what the Lord is willing to do in your life? Look up the following verses and personalize them in your journal.

Exercise:

1. What does God call you? Judges 6:12

2. What is God doing? Judges 6:14

3. Where will God be? Judges 6:16

4. What does the Lord say to you? Judges 6:23a

5. By whose authority do you write? Judges 6:34

6. What has God done for you? Judges 8:34

What name would God give to you, mighty writer? Would you live as His beloved, depending on His wisdom (James 1:5)? Write out a prayer of commitment to the Lord’s call to write, noting His promise to provide the strength and the words (Psalm 22:25).

Remember where we found Gideon under the big oak tree? The unlikely vessel he used was a winepress. When you hide your gift, it may taste like sour grapes!

Over 140 of Sally Ferguson’s devotionals have been published in Pathways to God (Warner Press). She’s also written for Light From The Word, Chautauqua Mirror, Just Between Us, Adult Span Curriculum, Thriving Family, Upgrade with Dawn and ezinearticles.com. Prose Contest Winner at 2017 Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference.

Sally loves organizing retreats and seeing relationships blossom in time away from the daily routine. Her ebook, How to Plan a Women’s Retreat is available on Amazon.

Sally Ferguson lives in the beautiful countryside of Jamestown, NY with her husband and her dad.

Visit Sally’s blog at www.sallyferguson.net