How can we apply Ehud's boldness in confronting evil in our lives? Setting the Scene Israel groaned under Moabite oppression for eighteen years. God raised up Ehud, a left-handed Benjamite, to bring deliverance. His story teaches more than ancient history; it models the courage needed to face evil head-on today. Ehud’s Bold Move (Judges 3:21) “Then Ehud reached with his left hand, drew the sword from his right thigh, and plunged it into Eglon’s belly.” Key observations • Ordinary man, extraordinary obedience • Prepared weapon, hidden until the decisive moment • Swift, decisive action that toppled a tyrant Principles Drawn from Ehud’s Example • Evil must be confronted, not coddled (Romans 12:21) • Boldness springs from knowing God’s call and timing • Strategy matters; Ehud gained private access before striking • Courage acts even when fear whispers otherwise (2 Timothy 1:7) • Deliverance belongs to the Lord, yet He works through willing vessels Practical Steps for Today • Identify the “Eglons” in life—habitual sins, destructive influences, cultural pressures • Sharpen the sword: daily Scripture intake (Hebrews 4:12) • Cultivate secrecy of preparation, not secrecy of sin—time alone with God arms the heart • Move from intention to action; confess, repent, set boundaries, seek help when needed • Replace lies with truth; fill vacated spaces with righteous practices (Philippians 4:8) • Celebrate every victory to reinforce courage for the next battle Strength for the Battle • James 4:7—“Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” • Proverbs 28:1—boldness rooted in righteousness, not self-confidence • Ephesians 6:13—put on the full armor of God, standing firm when evil presses hard Living the Lesson Ehud shows that one believer, fully yielded and appropriately armed, can upend entrenched evil. Boldness grows as each act of obedient courage meets the faithfulness of God. Stand ready, sword of truth in hand, and confront whatever opposes His rule in your life and sphere. |
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