The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller

Steady Leadership Matters | Judges 12:8-13


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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Today's shout-out goes to Brian Murray from Mesquite, NV. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 12:8-13

After him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel. He had thirty sons, and thirty daughters he gave in marriage outside his clan, and thirty daughters he brought in from outside for his sons. And he judged Israel seven years. Then Ibzan died and was buried at Bethlehem. After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years. Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun. — Judges 12:8-13

After Jephthah's short and turbulent reign, two quieter judges followed: Ibzan and Elon. Their stories don't include major battles or dramatic miracles. Instead, their legacies were marked by stability, family growth, and years of peaceful leadership.

Sometimes the greatest gift God gives His people is not a warrior or a spectacle—but a steady, faithful presence.

In a world addicted to drama, it's easy to overlook the beauty of quiet faithfulness. We chase excitement, headlines, and "big moments," but God often works most powerfully through ordinary obedience lived out day after day.

Ibzan and Elon may not be household names, but for seventeen years, Israel enjoyed stability under their leadership. Families flourished, communities grew, and peace prevailed. That's not flashy—but it's priceless.

Your life doesn't need to be loud to be significant. Faithfulness at home, consistency at work, serving in your church, investing in your children, showing up for friends—these are the building blocks of a godly legacy.

Don't despise quiet seasons. Embrace them. Drama fades, but faithfulness endures. God honors steady obedience more than fleeting excitement.

ASK THIS:

  1. Do I overlook the value of quiet, steady faithfulness in my own life?
  2. Am I chasing excitement instead of embracing ordinary obedience?
  3. How can my consistency build peace and stability for those around me?
DO THIS:

Commit to one act of steady faithfulness today—pray with your kids, encourage a friend, serve in your church, or follow through on a promise. Ordinary obedience makes an extraordinary impact over time.

PRAY THIS:

Father, thank You for the gift of steady faithfulness. Teach me not to chase drama but to embrace obedience. Let my consistency be a blessing to my family, my church, and my community. Amen.

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"Great Is Thy Faithfulness."

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