
The Gideon we encounter in Judges 6 trying to thresh wheat in a wine press is a very unlikely hero and yet his is what the writer of Hebrews in the New Testament has to say, “I do not have time to tell [fully] about Gideon … who through faith conquered kingdoms … whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.” (Hebrews 11:32-34). How does this transformation come about? How does this questioning and frightened Israelite come to be remembered as a hero of faith? Judges 7 gives us the answer.
Main Points:
- God Tests Our Faith
- God Encourages Our Faith
- God Honours Our Faith
Application Questions & Response:
- Have there been times in your life when God has weakened you so that you can see more clearly that he is the one who saves? How does this move you to praise him?
- In what ways are you being challenged to step out in faith, finding God’s strength and reassurance as you do so?
- How does it encourage you today to remember that the things that oppose your faith and obedience may be stronger than you, but they are not stronger than God?