There is no one worthy of our worship, praise, and glory but Jesus Christ. His name is above every name, worshiped by angels and elders, and even the heavenly beings cover their faces before Him. He is the one who brought us salvation, deliverance, and freedom, rebuilding our brokenness and giving us new life. In every season, no matter what we face, we are called to lift up the name of Jesus, declaring with conviction that He alone is worthy. Let your heart and voice join with heaven in exalting the only One who is truly worthy. [37:33]
Revelation 4:8-11 (ESV)
And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say,
“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty,
who was and is and is to come!”
And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
and by your will they existed and were created.”
Reflection: What is one way you can intentionally set aside time today to worship Jesus, declaring His worthiness above all else, even if your circumstances feel overwhelming?
Gideon’s story reminds us that God calls ordinary people who are simply faithful and obedient in the small things. Even when resources are scarce and times are hard, God honors those who welcome the stranger, give their best, and act in obedience to His Word. Gideon did not know he was entertaining an angel, but his willingness to serve and his faithfulness in hardship opened the door for God to reveal his greater calling. Obedience and faith must walk together—when we are faithful in little, God entrusts us with more and reveals His purpose for our lives. [01:14:51]
Judges 6:11-20 (ESV)
Now the angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor.” And Gideon said to him, “Please, my lord, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all his wonderful deeds that our fathers recounted to us, saying, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the Lord has forsaken us and given us into the hand of Midian.” And the Lord turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours and save Israel from the hand of Midian; do not I send you?” And he said to him, “Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” And the Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.” And he said to him, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my present and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay till you return.” So Gideon went into his house and prepared a young goat and unleavened cakes from an ephah of flour. The meat he put in a basket, and the broth he put in a pot, and brought them to him under the terebinth and presented them.
Reflection: In what area of your life is God asking you to be obedient and faithful, even when it feels small or unnoticed, and how can you take a step of obedience today?
True hospitality is not about abundance or comfort, but about sharing what you have, even when it feels like little. Gideon welcomed a stranger and gave his best during a time of scarcity and fear, demonstrating that hospitality is a matter of the heart, not resources. God calls us to be hospitable in every season, trusting that He can use our simple acts of kindness to reveal His presence and purpose. When we open our homes and hearts, we may be entertaining angels without knowing it, and God’s blessing follows those who give generously from what they have. [01:23:13]
Hebrews 13:2 (ESV)
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Reflection: Who is someone you can welcome or serve today, even if it means sharing from your own limited resources or comfort?
Faith without obedience is lifeless; the two must go hand in hand for God’s purposes to be fulfilled in our lives. Gideon’s willingness to act on God’s Word, even when it was inconvenient or costly, brought about a transformation not only for himself but for his entire nation. When we obey God’s commands—especially when it comes to loving and serving others—we position ourselves to receive His guidance, blessing, and calling. Let your faith be active and alive by putting God’s Word into practice, trusting that He will use your obedience for His glory. [01:16:08]
James 2:17-18 (ESV)
So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
Reflection: What is one specific command from God’s Word you can put into action today, demonstrating your faith through obedience?
God often reveals our true calling when we step out in faith to serve others, even in small or hidden ways. Like Gideon, you may feel ordinary or unqualified, but as you align your heart with God’s purposes—especially through acts of hospitality and service—He will show you the unique role He has for you. Whether your calling impacts a nation, a family, or a single person, it is significant in God’s eyes. Seek to serve with a willing heart, and trust that God will use your obedience to fulfill His plans for your life and those around you. [01:24:33]
1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.
Reflection: What is one way you can use your gifts to serve someone today, trusting that God may use this act to reveal more of His calling for your life?
In the presence of God, there is fullness of joy, and today we have experienced that together. From the very first worship, the Spirit of Jesus has been among us, inviting us to draw near, to praise, and to believe that He is truly present and able to meet us in every circumstance. We have lifted up the name of Jesus, declaring that He alone is worthy—above all names, above all powers, above all needs. The worship of heaven is unceasing, and we are invited to join in that chorus, laying down our crowns and confessing that there is no one worthy but Jesus.
We are reminded from Revelation that the worship of God is the central activity of heaven, and that even now, as we gather, we participate in that eternal reality. Our God reigns, and nothing can separate us from His love. He desires a closer relationship with each of us, and He calls us to respond in faith, drawing near to Him with praise and adoration.
Turning to the story of Gideon in Judges 6, we see a man living in difficult times, oppressed and impoverished, yet still faithful and obedient. Gideon’s hospitality to a stranger—who turned out to be the angel of the Lord—was not an act of convenience, but of costly obedience and faith. He gave the best he had, even in scarcity, and in doing so, he aligned himself with God’s purposes. Gideon’s simple act of welcoming and serving revealed his calling and changed not only his life, but the destiny of his nation.
Hospitality is not just about having abundance or comfort; it is about being obedient and faithful with whatever we have, in every season. True hospitality is a reflection of God’s heart, and it is often in these moments of serving others that God reveals our deeper calling. Obedience and faith must walk together—faith without obedience is lifeless, and obedience without faith is empty. When we are faithful in the little things, God entrusts us with more, and our true purpose unfolds.
As a church, we are called to be a people who not only hear the Word, but apply it—becoming wise through living out what we have learned. Whether it is through prayer, worship, or acts of hospitality, let us be a community marked by obedience, faith, and a readiness to serve, knowing that in doing so, we may entertain angels unaware and step into the fullness of God’s calling for our lives.
Judges 6:1–24 (ESV) — (Main text of the sermon)
> 1 The people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD gave them into the hand of Midian seven years.
> 2 And the hand of Midian overpowered Israel, and because of Midian the people of Israel made for themselves the dens that are in the mountains and the caves and the strongholds.
> ...
> 11 Now the angel of the LORD came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites.
> 12 And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”
> ...
> 18 Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my present and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay till you return.”
> 19 So Gideon went into his house and prepared a young goat and unleavened cakes from an ephah of flour. The meat he put in a basket, and the broth he put in a pot, and brought them to him under the terebinth and presented them.
> ...
> 22 Then Gideon perceived that he was the angel of the LORD. And Gideon said, “Alas, O Lord GOD! For now I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face.”
> 23 But the LORD said to him, “Peace be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.”
> 24 Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD and called it, The LORD Is Peace.
Hebrews 13:2 (ESV) — > Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Revelation 4:8–11 (ESV) — > 8 And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say,
> “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty,
> who was and is and is to come!”
> ...
> 11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
> to receive glory and honor and power,
> for you created all things,
> and by your will they existed and were created.”
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