Judges 6:12 When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, He said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.”
Gideon has heard stories about the Lord but feels the Lord has abandoned the Israelites. He doesn’t see that it is the Israelites that have moved away from God and not the other way around.
Judges 6:13 “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all His wonders that our ancestors told us about… But now the LORD had abandoned us….”
Gideon also, similar to Moses, tells the Lord why he is not a good one to send to accomplish His will. It brings me comfort that I am not the only one who questions because I don’t feel God’s strength in me for what He is calling me to do.
Judges 6:14 The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for the reminder that what You call us to, You will equip us for—in Your strength, not our own. Help us, when You feel far away, to look at what we can do to draw closer to You. Give us strength and courage to shine Your light. Draw us closer. Amen.
Judges 6:15 “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.”
Have a blessed day.
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