Anything is Possible

Scripture: Judges 6 Key Verse: 6:14-15
The LORD turned to him and said, "You will rescue Israel from Midian with the strength you have. I am sending you." Gideon said to him, "Excuse me, sir! How can I rescue Israel? Look at my whole family. It's the weakest one in Manasseh. And me? I'm the least important member of my family. The LORD replied, "I will be with you. You will defeat Midian as if it were [only] one man."

Objective:
Judges chapter six; we find the calling of Gideon to be a hero for Israel. It begins by telling us Israel has once again become worshippers of other gods. Since they are "sinning" God removes the promise of protection, and they get trampled by a guy named Midian and his men. God meets with Gideon to tell him he will save Israel from Midian. Gideon asks for a sign by having the Lord wait until he can bring his gift. Using the wool fleece he gets further confirmation.

Application:
God uses the most unlikely people to do the most unlikely things. If God would have raised an already powerful leader to save the Israelites from Midian, it could have been seen as that person doing it on his own. God chose the weakest member of the weakest family. For Gideon to pull this off he will have to rely on the power of God, and everyone will know that God is with him.

In our lives we may be asked by God to do things out of our comfort zone. To do the things that may b a bit intimidating to us, but rest assured God will not ask you to do anything without giving you everything you need to accomplish the task. God will be with you and with God on your side anything is possible.

Prayer:
Lord remove all fear and doubt when I face obstacles. Help me live in the trust that you are with me. Help me remember that it is by your power things are accomplished. Lord us be the people you ask us to be and go to the places you send us.