God Loves to Do the Impossible
Gideon, Israel’s fifth judge, receives God’s call while hiding in a wine- press secretly threshing wheat. Midian’s oppression is indeed severe and Gideon is God’s man to lead the people in throwing off that yoke of bondage – a task that Gideon is not keen to accept! But once convinced of his calling through two miraculous signs, Gideon leads a humble army of 300 men, equipped only with torches and trumpets, in a stunning victory against the mighty Midianite forces. Israel’s weapons and rather unusual battle plan leave no room for doubt: The victory is the Lord’s.
Lord, You Love Impossible Odds:
The Lord said to Gideon: You
have too many warriors with you.
If I let you fight the Midianites,
the Israelites will boast to me
that they saved themselves by
their own strength. Therefore,
tell the people: Whoever is timid
or afraid may leave and go home.
22,000 of them went home,
leaving only 10,000 who were
willing to fight (Jdgs 7:2-3).
But the Lord told Gideon:
There are still too many!
Bring them down to the spring
and I will sort out who will go
with you and who will not (v4).
Then the Lord said: By the 300 men
who lapped I will save you & deliver
the Midianites into your hand (v7).
Lord, when we face overwhelming circumstances, it is a perfect position for You God to intervene. For it is in those times that we like Gideon can learn to trust You. Many times we have felt there was no way out in the circumstance; only to discover later that You Lord was actually making a way for us. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Lord, facing overwhelming odds
can be frightening as Gideon felt.
You God understood his fear but
didn’t excuse Gideon from his task.
Instead You led Gideon to slip into
the enemy camp and overhear a
chat that would give him courage.
You God indeed can give us the
strength we need for any situation.
Help us Lord to listen to You and
be ready to take the first step;
for after we begin to obey will we
find the courage to move on. Amen.
Lord, Your Word alone is sufficient
Promise of the ultimate victory.
We just need to simply trust You
and carry out Your instructions.
Thank You for being our warrior.
Thank You, when I am in a battle,
You’ll shine in midst of that battle.
Thank You for giving us victory
when it seems just impossible.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.