One thing is clear: when you obey what God tells you, the people around you will soon feel the impact. Gideon had spent his entire life in the same small community. Everyone knew him. Yet to that point, his life had made no difference on his community. But once he heard from God, and obeyed, everyone was talking about him the next morning!
God word is like that. It is never intended solely for us. God’s word always has repercussions. When a community is filled with God-fearing, and God obeying people, their neighborhoods, and nation, will be transformed. Places of evil will come tumbling down. Centers of righteousness will be constructed. The oppressed will be set free and evildoers will be put to flight.
What strongholds of evil in your community and nation need to be torn down? Is God speaking to YOU about them? Does God want your life to make a difference in challenging the idolatry in your land? How are you responding?