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Our text today is Judges 3:24-20

When he had gone, the servants came, and when they saw that the doors of the roof chamber were locked, they thought, "Surely he is relieving himself in the closet of the cool chamber." And they waited till they were embarrassed. But when he still did not open the doors of the roof chamber, they took the key and opened them, and there lay their lord dead on the floor. Ehud escaped while they delayed, and he passed beyond the idols and escaped to Seirah. When he arrived, he sounded the trumpet in the hill country of Ephraim. Then the people of Israel went down with him from the hill country, and he was their leader. And he said to them, "Follow after me, for the Lord has given your enemies the Moabites into your hand." So they went down after him and seized the fords of the Jordan against the Moabites and did not allow anyone to pass over. And they killed at that time about 10,000 of the Moabites, all strong, able-bodied men; not a man escaped. So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest for eighty years. — Judges 3:24-30

What could God do through your faith-filled courage if you actually stepped out today?

Ehud's daring act in the palace wasn't the end—it was the beginning. Once the king fell, Ehud rallied Israel with a trumpet blast. Notice his words: "Follow after me, for the Lord has given your enemies into your hand."

This wasn't Ehud's victory—it was God's. But Ehud's faith lit the spark. Israel seized the fords, cut off Moab's retreat, and struck down 10,000 of their strongest soldiers. The result? Eighty years of peace.

One man's courageous obedience unleashed a wave of victory for an entire nation.

Your obedience today could be the turning point for more people than you realize. Ehud didn't just free himself—he freed his nation.

Don't underestimate the ripple effect of your courage. When you lead your family in prayer, when you walk in integrity at work, when you take a stand for Christ, you create space for others to follow.

Courage multiplies. Obedience inspires. Faith spreads. And the peace that comes isn't just for you—it blesses everyone around you.

ASK THIS:

1. Where do I need to blow the trumpet and step out in courage for God?
2. Who might follow my lead if I lived boldly in faith?
3. Do I believe my obedience can impact not just me, but generations?
4. How does Ehud's story challenge my view of faith and courage?

DO THIS:

Take one bold step of faith today in an area you've been holding back. Trust God to use your obedience to influence more people than you can see.

PRAY THIS:

Lord, give me Ehud's courage to step out in faith. Use my obedience to bring victory and peace not just to me, but to those you've placed in my life. Amen.

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"Do It Again."