Why God Was not Punish Evil Sooner?.. Judges9

Abimelech was the opposite of what God wanted in a judge, but it was three years before God moved against him, fulfilling Jotham's parable. Those three years must have seemed like forever to Jotham. Why wasnt Abimelech punished sooner for his evil ways?

We are not alone when we wonder why evil seems prevail. God promise to deal with sin, but in HIS time, not ours. Actually it is good news that God doesnt punish us immediately because we all have sinned and deserve God's punishment. God, in HIS mercy, often spares us from immediate punishment and allows us time to turn from our sins and turn to HIM in repentance.

Trusting God for justice means ; We must first recognize our own sins and repent, and we may face a difficult time of waiting for wicked to be punished. But in God's time, all evil will be destroyed

Take Time to Anticipate How Good Idea Might Lead to a Potential Problem.. Judges8

Gideon probably had good motives for making the ephod. Unfortunately, the people began to worship the ephod as an idol. Sadly, many decisions that stem from good motives produce negative results. Perhaps no one stops to ask , "what might go wrong?" in your plans & decisions, take time to anticipate how good idea might lead to a potential problem.

This relationship between Gideon and a concubine produced a son who tore apart Gideon's family and caused tragedy for the nation. Gideon's story illustrates the fact that heroes in battle are not always heroes in daily life. Gideon led the nation but could not lead his family. 

No matter who you are, moral laxness will cause problems, just because you have won a single batlle with temptation does not mean you will automatically win the next one. We need to be constantly watchful againts temptation. Sometimes satan's strongest attacks come after a victory