Topic: Beware!
Text: Judges 8:22-27

The most dangerous moment in life is the hour of triumph. The devil usually waits for such moments for a counter attack. Whoever must remain a champion must remain in contact with the One who made him a champion, even after the contest has been won. Experience from the Bible has shown that the most dangerous time in one’s life is immediately after a victory. The devil is a cunning fighter. He knows how to strike when you have just won a victory. In Judges 8:22-27, after Gideon became victorious, he was called to become King. He refused but asked for all the golden earrings taken from the enemies. He made an ephod out of them. The ephod became a snare to Gideon and his family. In Genesis 9:20-27, we have the story of Noah. God wiped out the entire population of the earth and left Noah and his family intact. After the floor was over, Noah thought he could relax. He began to have vineyards. Very soon, he began to drink wine. It was not long before he became drunk and pronounced a curse on one of his children. The curse is still in place today. In Judges 15:14-19, the Bible tells us how Samson killed a thousand men with the jawbone of an ass. This was a mighty victory. As soon as he got the victory, he because thirsty. At this state, he was wise. He called on God for help. Ephesians 6:11-13 summarizes everything for us. “Put on the whole Armour o God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” To remain a Divine champion, pray without ceasing.

Memory Verse: Proverbs 1:7 - “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction”.