FEAR EXISTS

In carrying out tasks or responsibilities, it is not uncommon for people to still experience fear even though they have received guidance and direction. This is very human because every task and responsibility always carries risks and the possibility of failure. Fear makes people anticipate various risks or even can make them excessively frightened.

Gideon received a command from the Lord to destroy the altar of Baal belonging to Yoas, his father, and to cut down the idolatrous pole near it. This was the first task after he was sent to strike down the Midianites. He had to face his own family who worshiped Baal. Gideon was obedient, but in his obedience, there was fear towards his family and the people in the city. Therefore, he did it with ten of his servants at night. He was afraid because there was a risk that his family and the people of the city would be angry, fight against him, and kill him. What Gideon feared did happen; the people of the city sought him out to kill him, but the presence of the Lord was evident through Yoas who defended him and challenged those who defended Baal.

Perhaps at this time the Lord allows us to work in places with such strong corrupt cultures or in places where honesty is actually threatened. We will certainly feel afraid, but let us continue to believe in His miraculous presence and protection. He is able to provide wisdom and the right way out for every threat that exists. --ANT/www.renunganharian.net