4 Risks Ehud Took for God

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How far are we willing to go for God?

Russia? India? Maybe The Congo?

Or is our next-door neighbor about as much risk as we can stand? If they rebuff us, how will we live down the shame?

Sometimes God wants us to risk everything. Put it all on the line. Write every check, take every missions trip, witness every single time.

Sometimes every risk is worth it to gain God’s greater reward.

In Judges Chapter 15, the evil king of Moab has conquered Israel and oppressed them for eighteen years, demanding tribute and bringing desolation upon the land.

God said, “Enough! I have a plan, and I need a brave man who will risk everything.” God found his brave man in Ehud, the son of Gera, a left-handed man.

Here are 4 Risks Ehud Took for God:

The 1st Risk Ehud Took for God:

Verse 15 tells us God raised up Ehud to deliver the tribute to the king.

“The people of Israel sent tribute by [Ehud] to Eglon the king of Moab.”

It the king were displeased, he had the authority to take Ehud’s life.

The 2nd Risk Ehud Took for God:

Verse 16 reveals the weapon Ehud planned to carry with him.

“And Ehud made for himself a sword with two edges, a cubit in length, and he bound it on his right thigh under his clothes.”

If Ehud’s sword were discovered, it could be the end of him.

The 3rd Risk Ehud Took for God:

Verse 19 gives us Ehud’s plan to get the king alone.

“But he himself turned back at the idols near Gilgal and said, ‘I have a secret message for you, O king.’ And he commanded, ‘Silence.’ And all his attendants went out from his presence.”

Any one of the king’s courtiers could have seen through Ehud’s motives if God hadn’t blinded their eyes.

The 4th Risk Ehud Took for God:

Verse 21 is Ehud’s all-or-nothing gambit put into play.

“And Ehud reached with his left hand, took the sword from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly.”

If the king had cried out, Ehud’s plan would have failed.

The story gets better. Ehud exits, locking the door behind him, and the king’s courtiers are embarrassed to enter the king’s chambers (thinking King Eglon is relieving himself) until Ehud has escaped the king’s compound.

Israel was freed from Moab’s clutches thanks to Ehud who dared risk all at the call of God.

When we risk everything for God, we will do great deeds in his name.

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