It's How You Finish That Really Counts!

Recently I came across a little devotional message entitled, ‘Guarding the Golden Years.' In it the author stated: “The latter years of every Christian should be our best. A good start is a wonderful thing, but a good finish is even better. Make sure your golden years are more than gold-plated.”

Tragically, this is NOT how it ended with Gideon!

When we come to the second half of Judges 8 - the last chapter that is written about a man who knew one of the greatest victories ever known upon this earth, Gideon - we are confronted by a story of compromise, backsliding and defeat.

This 'twist in the tail' to Gideon's story is a sobering alert to every Christian ... .