"And Gideon... and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them"
(Judges 8:4)
The
name Gideon means "Destroyer," "Mighty warrior," or "Feller (of
trees)". As a young man, Gideon was working in his father's wheat farm
inside a grape plantation hidden from the Midianites and other
plunderers. The people of Israel have been under grievous siege from
the Midianites and the Amalekites. The Hebrews were driven into the
mountains and caves; their farmlands and livestock were plundered to
the extent that artificial famine was created in the land, and people
were deeply impoverished. It was under this circumstance that God
chose Gideon to liberate the Israelites from bondage. In the Bible passage above, God granted Gideon and Israel decisive victory over their enemies.
As young people, you are likely to face some battles of life.
Oppositions and persecutions will come your way. But when you call upon
God, he will surely come to your rescue. Trust God and never lean on
the arms of flesh. Just as the people of God conquered their enemies,
victory will surely come your way in Jesus' name.
Challenge: It is never over until it is over.
Prayer: Lord, give me victory.
Further reading: Joshua 10:8-14
Quote: Never lean on the arms of flesh
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