So the Israelites, once again, find themselves in the hands of their enemies, the Midianites, and are being oppressed by bullies because of their evil doings. We might say, "When will they learn?" or "Why don't they just continue to serve God?". But, in honesty, we all know we have been there at one time or another. The important thing to remember is that God heard their prayers and is SO faithful to answer!
At this point, the Israelites were so oppressed that they left their homes to live in hiding. They were left with no sustenance and even the crops of their fields were destroyed in attempt to blot them out. God first sends a prophet to remind them of all the miracles He has done for them and their people in the past. When facing a mountain which seems insurmountable, it is SO GOOD to remind ourselves of past victories, for we know that our awesome God NEVER changes and He can do it again. God can ALWAYS deliver His people if only they will listen to His voice!
It always surprises me who the Lord chooses to use to accomplish His will on the earth. We read about great men and women of faith, but in reality they were no different than you or I. They just made the decision to be used. God calls Gideon a valiant warrior! Ha, ha, ha, he was hiding out, secretly beating some wheat in a wine press so the enemies wouldn't find it and take it from him. He said he was from the family which was the least of all the people and that he himself was the youngest in his father's house!
Thank God He does not look at the outward like we do. He does not see present circumstances as a hindrance, He only sees the outcome He wants to achieve! That is the faith we all need to emulate! The Lord spoke over Gideon words that He already believed about him..."Oh, VALIANT WARRIOR! Go in this strength of YOURS and deliver Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have I not sent you? Surely I will be with you. And you WILL defeat Midian as one man!" We, too, can do ALL things through Christ! He is with us every day to and has ALREADY won the battle! We only have to stand with Him by our side!
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