Judges 8:22-28 Gideon’s Snare

Judges 8:22-28 Gideon’s Snare

Great people often fail. Gideon has won great battles and saved Israel from it enemies. The people want to make him king. Gideon refuses with “The Lord will Rule over you.” This is strange considering Gideon’s next move. In our walk with Jesus we have victories. In the midst of victory another danger waits to catch us.

Gideon request Gold for an Ephod. It could be pride or some other reason but God did not tell him to do it.

Ephod was a breast plate, Though the word is used of clothing as well as something that could be hung up and used as an idol.

Gideon’s ephod weighed in over 42 lbs.

Elvis Presley was famous for costumes they started in at 42 lbs. and went as high as 75 lbs.

Gideon sets up this breast plate in his town for all to see. Israel is soon worshiping it.

The ephod becomes a snare, a trophy of sorts to honor Gideon’s victories.

God cut the army so Gideon and all Israel would know who had won the battles.

God knew Gideon’s heart..

Romans 11:17-22

Romans 12:3

King Saul falls to spoils of war and vanity

David falls to Lust and power

Solomon falls to wealth, power and women

Ephesians 6:10-18

Our victories come by Grace and the Holy Spirit. Thank God for the victories great and small. Thank Him for the things He has done and the things He has yet to do.