Gideon had a word with me the other day.
I'm sure you've met Gideon. His story can be found in the Book of Judges in the Bible.
I'm sure you've met Gideon. His story can be found in the Book of Judges in the Bible.
I am drawn to Gideon. He felt small and inadequate, and I know that feeling.
Judges 6:12. God sent an angel to chat with Gideon and the first thing the angel said was, 'The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.'
At this point I imagine Gideon looked behind him, because clearly there must be a mighty warrior nearby that he hadn't noticed. He wasn't feeling very mighty, or warrior-like; he was feeling defeated and weak and insignificant. What's more, he didn't feel particularly that God was on his side, but he rallies and very politely comes over all cynical:
Judges 6:12. God sent an angel to chat with Gideon and the first thing the angel said was, 'The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.'
At this point I imagine Gideon looked behind him, because clearly there must be a mighty warrior nearby that he hadn't noticed. He wasn't feeling very mighty, or warrior-like; he was feeling defeated and weak and insignificant. What's more, he didn't feel particularly that God was on his side, but he rallies and very politely comes over all cynical:
'If the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders...?'
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