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October 12, 2025 AM Elwyn Johnston

Judges 3:31

Verse of the Week: “Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this

mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chron. 20:15

1. You are God’s answer to your world.

“After Ehud came Shamgar the son of Anath” Judges 3:31

2. What you have can make a difference

“Shamgar killed 600 Philistines with an ox goad.” Judges 3:31

“You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much.”

Matthew 25:21

“God has given each of you a gift….Use them well to serve one

another.” 1 Peter 4:10

3. Don’t allow the circumstances to stop you

“Shamgar killed 600 Philistines” Judges 3:31

“When the priests who were carrying the ark came to the edge of the

Jordan River and set foot in the water, the water stopped flowing

from upstream.” Joshua 3:15 & 16

“we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming

against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You.”                    2 Chronicles 20:12

“the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel...and he said…Do not be

afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not

yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:14 & 15