Scripture
Judges 11:29 “At that time the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephtah, and he went throughout the land of Gilead and Manasseh, including Mizpah and Gilead, and led an army against the Ammonites.”
Observation
It was the Holy Spirit that empowered Jepthah to lead an army. It was not his military training or experience. As far as we know, this was the first war he fought in. The Holy Spirit equipped him to fulfill God’s call upon His life.
Application
I must depend upon the Holy Spirit to equip me to fulfill God’s call upon my life. It is not just my education and skill level. It is the power of the Holy Spirit flowing through me. Dependence upon the Holy Spirit is the key. He develops his character through me and he gives me gifts to enable me to act. The Holy Spirit is my friend. He is the key to success.
Prayer
Fill me with your Holy Spirit. Give me a fresh touch today. I sense my overwhelming need of you. Help me. I can do nothing apart from you but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!
