Honor and Loyalty

Scripture:

Judges 8:35  "They also failed to show any loyalty to the family of Jerub-Baal (that is, Gideon) in spite of all the good things he had done for them".

Observation:

Gideon had defeated the Midianites and brought peace to Israel for forty years.  We was an excellent judge who took great care of God's people.  No sooner had he died than Israel began prostituting itself with foreign gods and did not remember the God of Israel.  In speaking negatively about Israel, this phrase came up, "They also failed to show any loyalty" to Gideon's family.

Application:

The Word of God is very clear about honor and loyalty.  We are to honor those who serve well, in whatever capacity.  In this instance, Israel is rebuked for not honoring Gideon's family after his death.  We need to be people who honor those who work among us and speak well of them.  We should "give honor where honor is due".

Prayer:

Father, help me to honor You with my life and honor others for the service they have given.  Help me to have a thankful heart which gives honor.  Show me the importance of being loyal to the family of someone who served well.

Yours,
Jeff