Like Me, Gideon Needed Assurances..Judges 6:36-40

The Lord has been dealing with me...once again I have come across a financial need. And no matter how much I go through the same or even worst financial need, I become like Gideon in Judges 6 verses 36- 40. (Judges 6:36, 37): “Let me by this know that thou wilt save Israel by my hand, let a fleece of wool, spread in the open air, be wet with the dew, and let the ground about it be dry.” In other words Gideon was saying, Lord, I believe, help my unbelief.  Like me, Gideon found his own faith weak and wavering, and therefore begged of God by this sign to perfect what was lacking in him. We may suppose that God, who intended to give him these signs, for the glorifying of God's own power and goodness,  I believe God, even put it into Gideon's heart to ask them.  And just like me..but  me being even worst, Gideon, he repeated his request for a second sign, of all things... the reverse of the former,  at lease, he did it with a very humble apology, deprecating God’s displeasure, because it looked so like a distrust of God and dissatisfaction with the many assurances he had already given him (Judges. 6:39): Let not thy anger be hot against me. Again, much like me, me being even worst Gideon couldn't help himself... he took the boldness to ask another sign, yet he did it with such fear and trembling.

 Just like Gideon, we  know God has called us,  to do a certain thing, but now the enemies were surrounding us and we are afraid. Gideon wanted to be very sure that it was God who had told him to go! As I'm writing this God is dealing with me right now...God knows we struggle with fear. However it is important that we come with hearts that are willing to obey what He tells us to do. If we face a situation like Gideon, and we are uncertain, we just need to ask God to direct our footsteps. And He will! Amen!

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The Good News said…
Patience says “no” to our “gut reaction” to do the first thing that comes to mind. When your gut reaction is: “I’m quitting this job right now!” patience says, “Why don’t you give it a few days and pray about it. Think about how this will affect your future and your family.” Patience gives you the space you need to make better decisions. An impulsive “I’m heading to the dealership right now to buy that new car!” may need patience to slow you down long enough to ask yourself, “What’s wrong with the car I have? Is there anything better that God would want me to do with the money?”
And, patience may just get your anxious little self out of the way so that God can accomplish what He has in mind through the trial that has you so frazzled. The psalmist helps us when he says, “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord” (Psalm 27:13-14 ).
March 24, 2019 at 1:18 PM
The Good News said…
It’s easy to trust Him when things go our way. However, God often removes comforts and false securities from our lives to remind us that He is the true source of our strength. Gideon was ready to lead a powerful militia of 32,000 men into battle against the enemy. However, the Lord stepped into the situation two different times, whittling the Israelite army down to less than one percent of its original size. We may have replied, “What? It’s impossible to defeat enemy forces with just 300 men!” That’s probably true; 300 men alone couldn’t do it. But the Lord could.
When the odds are not in our favor, don’t think that God has abandoned us. Our money, Our success, and even people we thought were friends may disappear, but those wouldn’t win the battle anyway. Stand our ground and stay focused on the Lord. With everything else stripped away, you’ll be amazed at what our heavenly Father will achieve. Amen!!
March 24, 2019 at 1:20 PM
The Good News said…
David Samuel Davis And Isaiah assures us that “those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary” (Isaiah 40:31 ).Remember to trust God in these situations and to look for what He is doing and for what He would have you do to be constructive.
March 24, 2019 at 1:22 PM
The Good News said…
"Breathe. You're going to be okay. Breathe and remember that you've been in this place before. You've been this uncomfortable and anxious and scared, and you've survived. Breathe and know that you can survive this too. These feelings can't break you. They're painful and debilitating, but you can sit with them and eventually, they will pass. Maybe not immediately, but sometime soon, they are going to fade and when they do, you'll look back at this moment and laugh for having doubted your resilience. I know it feels unbearable right now, but keep breathing, again and again. This will pass. I promise it will pass."
March 24, 2019 at 1:30 PM
The Good News said…
Gideon came to the Jordan and crossed over, he and the 300 men who were with him, exhausted yet pursuing- Judges 8:4. What an amazing story of how God took Gideon from doubt to confidence in HIM.To take 300 men to defeat 100,000 Midianites, only God can get the Glory and credit for such a victory. If we are honest, we have the same problem. Subconsciencly, we doubt God when it comes to the impossible and need God to keep showing us reassurance in it being possible.God is speaking to us as he would to the 300 men: “I want you to set your heart and mind to battle an enemy ten times bigger than you. You can’t overcome this enemy on your own. But I’m going to give you something they don’t have.” When we trust in God beyond our own capability, he provides all strength to finish the battle — and he does it in a way that brings all glory to himself.
March 25, 2019 at 11:46 AM
The Good News said…
When I read the word of God, I get new knowledge all the time. Today the reason why the 300 men that were chosen by God for Gideon's army, was because they lapped up the water like a dog would, so thirsty. The others cupped their hands and looked around as they drinked. Even when we start to trust God in guiding us, our ego has away of creeping to trying and take over..
March 25, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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