In the story of Gideon, Judges chapter 6 and 7. The situation, as often is the case, is that Gideon found himself crying out for help in an occupied land that was tormented by the enemy, in this case the Midianites. This really is a character that we can relate to; fearful and deeply insecure. Very often God choses the most rejected and unlikely people.
In terms of the situation in many cities today, God's people are hiding fearfully from the oppression of the enemy. Within this story Gideon is called in the face of his fear and purely through obedience to God, he overcomes the oppression of the Midianites in the land of Israel.
As if the job didn't require enough, God made sure that He alone would be proved to have won a great victory. If you look at the story you will see how Gideon's army was 'sifted' at the river until the odds in the battle were almost impossible.
Do not rest on your own understanding but trust in the Lord. Jesus alone beat the enemy at the cross. But we are proud. Sometimes we rely more on our own understanding. If God speaks about a way in which to deal with a problem, there will be a reason and purpose.
In this story Gideon approached the Midianites in the valley and was told to break jars and blow trumpets. God will get the glory. Jesus alone won at the cross. This is God's wisdom. Don't look around and listen to everyone else. What was once a way and method of overcoming, isn't necessarily the case now. In this land God is raising up the most unlikely army and will win against all odds.
Daniel Chuter
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