Yahweh said to Gideon, "I will save you by the three hundred men who lapped, and deliver the Midianites into your hand. Let all the other people go, each to his own place." So the people took food in their hand, and their trumpets; and he sent all the rest of the men of Israel to their own tents, but retained the three hundred men; and the camp of Midian was beneath him in the valley. Judges 7:7'8 WEB.Gideon started his epic journey with over 32,000 men, but the Lord told him to send the fearful home, and twenty-two thousand of them left! Then the Lord pruned his army back even more until only three hundred remained. So Gideon now stood there with three hundred men facing an enemy army of over 135,000.
Gideon was afraid, but he followed God one command at a time. It was a crazy plan. They were going to sneak up on a giant enemy army at night while they slept. Then blow trumpets and wave torches to surprise them, but what were they supposed to do after they woke up?
It worked! When they blew the trumpets and smashed the jars to reveal the torches, the enemy panicked and started killing each other in confusion. They scattered from the battlefield, broken and defeated. Then other Israelites joined Gideon and the three-hundred. They pursued the Midian army and completely destroyed them and their kings. Because of this victory, the land had peace for the next forty years.
When God is on your side, it's not how much of something you have that will determine the outcome. When Gideon awoke the giant sleeping army, they could have easily turned and killed him. God fought the battle, but He gave Gideon the victory. You only have to follow Him one step at a time to overcome. Just don't stop or turn back in fear. Keep putting one foot in front of the other one, and you will come out of this a winner.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please be my guide today. Help me hear Your voice like Gideon did, and give me the grace to obey it. Make Your desires become mine. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page:
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Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank You for Blessing me and your guidance. You are my trust & Faith. Amen
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January 3rd 2022, at 11:40 pm. This happened. The cottage was for guest, family or someone in need of help.WELL,THIS IS A NEW DAY.LAST NIGHT AT 11:40, SOMEOME BURNT MY COTTAGE TO THE GROUND. I DON'T KNOW WHO WOULD DO SUCH A THING.. I GUESS THIS IS A UNTOUCHABLE...HOMELESS...I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW...LOST QUITE A BIT. GOD WILL TURN THIS AROUND TO GIVE HIM PRAISE. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW COTTAGE. THE INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER IT, BUT MY GOD WILL...AMEN
LOVE YOU ALL,
SHARON
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So very sorry. Just not right!!
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Heavenly Father please guide us for you and your glory. Amen
Amen Father Please Be My Leader And Guide Me To Your Victory
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Amen!! I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!!
A valuable reminder, Pastor Dion! Lord, be my guide today. Help me hear Your voice like Gideon did and give me the grace to obey it. Thank you! In Jesus' name, Amen
Amen. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Help me get past my flesh and walk in Your Spirit each day as I praise Your Holy Name. In Jesus Name.
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Heavenly Father, please be my guide every day! Amen.
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Amen Lord!
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Thank you my dear God for hope this existence. Amen
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Amen! Thank you Lord for always directing our path and keeping us safe and fighting our battles for us!!
Amen! The Lord's plans are always perfect, and He will always do what He says. We need to learn to hear His voice and act on what we hear and stay in the word so that we are more equipped to serve Him. Praise the Lord! he is worthy to be praised, there is no one like Him!!