FROM GREAT TO GONE (5 OF 9)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: Judges 8:22, Judges9:57
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From Great to Gone (5 of 9)
Series: Avoid Generation Degeneration
Keith Krell
Judges 8:22-9:57
In 2001, Jim Collins wrote the landmark business book Good to Great. Collins and his team thoroughly researched hundreds of businesses and came up with a list of characteristics that distinguish great companies from good or mediocre ones. Good to Great has become one of the most popular business leadership books of all time. Interestingly, two companies Collins commends that moved from ''good to great'' are Fannie Mae and Circuit City. Ironically, both of these companies imploded. The principle is this: Just because a company succeeds doesn't mean that their success will continue. This is true not only of businesses; it is also true of churches, families, and individuals.
Gideon was a man of mediocrity. He battled fear, discouragement, and disbelief. Yet God slowly but surely moved Gideon from good to great. When Gideon finally believed God's promises and acted upon them, the Lord used him to conquer the Midianites and save Israel. If the story ended there Gideon would forever be remembered as a man of greatness. Unfortunately, we are about to learn an important truth: Greatness doesn't guarantee permanence. Judges 8-9 chronicles the personal demise of Gideon and the forfeiture of much of his legacy. In this passage, we will find one of the greatest examples of the New Testament principle: What a person sows he will reap (Gal 6:7).
Gideon refuses Israel's kingship (8:22-23). Gideon's victory over the Midianites in chapter 7 led to national renown and popularity. In 8:22 we read: ''Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, 'Rule over us, both you and your son, also your son's son, for you have delivered us from the hand of Midian.''' Gideon is so popular that the people ask him to set up a dynasty, something altogether new for the nation of Israel. This is one way they can reward Gideon for what he's done for them. It's also somewhat of a guarantee that there ...
Series: Avoid Generation Degeneration
Keith Krell
Judges 8:22-9:57
In 2001, Jim Collins wrote the landmark business book Good to Great. Collins and his team thoroughly researched hundreds of businesses and came up with a list of characteristics that distinguish great companies from good or mediocre ones. Good to Great has become one of the most popular business leadership books of all time. Interestingly, two companies Collins commends that moved from ''good to great'' are Fannie Mae and Circuit City. Ironically, both of these companies imploded. The principle is this: Just because a company succeeds doesn't mean that their success will continue. This is true not only of businesses; it is also true of churches, families, and individuals.
Gideon was a man of mediocrity. He battled fear, discouragement, and disbelief. Yet God slowly but surely moved Gideon from good to great. When Gideon finally believed God's promises and acted upon them, the Lord used him to conquer the Midianites and save Israel. If the story ended there Gideon would forever be remembered as a man of greatness. Unfortunately, we are about to learn an important truth: Greatness doesn't guarantee permanence. Judges 8-9 chronicles the personal demise of Gideon and the forfeiture of much of his legacy. In this passage, we will find one of the greatest examples of the New Testament principle: What a person sows he will reap (Gal 6:7).
Gideon refuses Israel's kingship (8:22-23). Gideon's victory over the Midianites in chapter 7 led to national renown and popularity. In 8:22 we read: ''Then the men of Israel said to Gideon, 'Rule over us, both you and your son, also your son's son, for you have delivered us from the hand of Midian.''' Gideon is so popular that the people ask him to set up a dynasty, something altogether new for the nation of Israel. This is one way they can reward Gideon for what he's done for them. It's also somewhat of a guarantee that there ...
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