November 30: Ehud

Judges 3:12-30

Being ambidextrous, passages that include “right hand” (Isaiah 41:10) and “left hand” (Judges 3:15) stick out to me. Why the added detail?

Also, in this passage in Judges 3, it mentions…well…it mentions the “width” of Eglon. Check out verse 17. Why the added detail?

Then, in verse 20, it mentions a “cool roof chamber.” Again, why the added detail?

This, and every other passage of Scripture is loaded with details (aka adjectives). The wonderful account in Luke 2 is no exception, as detail after detail is listed surrounding the birth of Jesus.

So, why the added detail? Simply answered, because 

our God is a God of details

…not just with Ehud in the book of Judges, but also 

with you in 2021.

He cares about and is involved in every aspect of every part of you. He cares about and is involved in every aspect of your day. After all, the birth of Jesus is just one of the many ways God demonstrates this fact. He cares about…and loves…every part…of you.

The incredible story of Ehud not only reminds us of God’s provision and direction throughout the centuries, but it also reminds us that God is involved in the smallest of details.

To God, and to God alone, be the glory!


 Pastor Daniel Bowman
Community Church of Fish Creek



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  1. a studentDecember 1, 2021 at 6:53 AM

    Thank you for your devotional on Judges 3:12-30, Pastor Daniel. In our own lives, some details have more significance than others. It’s good to be reminded that God sees them all. Often He uses what seems like something minor to encourage, redirect, and reveal more of Himself to us.

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