Confirming the Will of God

Test

When it was confirmed that Gideon was the one guilty of tearing down the altar of Baal the followers marched on Gideon’s house and demanded that he be turned over to them for execution (v. 30). Joash, Gideon’s father responded by saying, “If (Baal) is a God let him contend for himself” (v. 31). That same day, Joash changed Gideon’s name to Jerubbaal (v. 32). After the crisis had passed Gideon became a hero and many of the tribes began to rally around him.

During this time the Midianites and their allies swarmed across the valley of Jezreel and a swift military defense was needed (v. 33). The power of the Holy Spirit had fallen on Gideon and he was prepared to deliver Israel (v. 34). And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh, and the Manassites were called to follow him; and he sent messengers to Asher, to Zebulun, and to Naphtali, and they came up to meet them (v. 35). However Gideon’s faith was not constant and so the Lord reassures Gideon that He will deliver Israel through him by the wet and dry fleece of wool in the threshing floor (vv. 36-40). It is too bad when God’s people begin to trust circumstances to lead them instead of relying on God’s Word. The patience of the Lord is remarkably shown as He deals more tenderly and graciously with His children than most earthly fathers would do.

Application

When is the last time I failed to trust God to bring me through a difficult circumstance and I put out a fleece, so to speak, and asked God to do certain things to prove He was with me. God wants my faith to be in Him and not circumstances. (John 20:29).

Judges 6:30-40 (English Standard Version)


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