In this
passage, we see Gideon wanting to bake bread but hiding out threshing wheat in
a winepress. He was in the wrong place, acting like He was doing something
other than what God had for him to do. God recognized his potential as a
warrior if he had faith and was obedient to what was told to him. Gideon blamed
God for all of Israel’s woes. The Lord tells him that they made a choice to not
obey and be faithful. He reassures, this would-be warrior, that He is with
Israel and they will be victorious. Gideon’s focus became clear, his faith
restored, and he worshipped the Lord.
Are you in
the wrong place, acting like you’re doing something other than what God has for
you to do? We all have potential to be mighty in God’s army if we get our focus
back on Him. God has a great Complaint Dept. It never closes. He is like a best
friend who we can carry on and on too, but love us anyway. Instead of playing
the blame game with God we should follow Jesus’ directions. He tells us to, “Seek ye first the kingdom of
God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you”. There
are no maybes. It’s His plan and kingdom, and we are called to be obedient.
God calls
His people brave and mighty. He has not abandoned us. Like Gideon we need to
trust and obey. Remember on this day and every day to be strong in the Lord.
Worship and praise Him with your life. Let the Lord guide and lead you to
victory. Praise God for this moment!
