Have you ever asked God to use your life while still holding on to something He has already asked you to surrender? In Judges 6:19–27, before Gideon ever faced Midian, God first called him to tear down the altar of Baal in his own household. Victory did not begin on the battlefield. It began with surrender. This passage reminds us that God often tears down idols before He builds leaders. He gives peace before victory, courage through obedience, and freedom through repentance. Yahweh-Shalom — the LORD is Peace. Read the full blog: When God Tears Down Our Idols: Lessons from Gideon in Judges 6:19–27 https://aguyandhisbiblewritings.wordpress.com/2026/07/03/when-god-tears-down-our-idols/ 🌐 Stay Connected – A Guy And His Bible Website: https://www.patrickryanlewis.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AGuyAndHisBible LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aguyandhisbible X (Twitter): https://x.com/aguyandhisbible allthingsforHim.pl@gmail.com Text: (681) 534-3585 Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/aguyandhisbible Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AAQACSNG7QKZ?ref_=wl_share https://aguyandhisbiblewritings.wordpress.com/2026/07/03/when-god-tears-down-our-idols/