Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. So, the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years (Judges 6:1-2). The Midianites drove them into caves, stole all their provisions, both produce and livestock. All their labor vanished before their eyes and they were helpless. Yet, when they turned their eyes once more to God, He sent a mighty warrior to save them. Not all had turned from their idolatrous worship. In fact, Gideons own family were worshipping the idol of Baal. Gideon was not a man of stature nor great courage; but he was the one God chose. The Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!” (Judges 6:12). Gideon questioned God. “Why have you allowed such devastation?” Yet, God’s reply: “Have I not sent you?” (Judges 6:14).
Gideon saw himself as weak and unworthy, so he questioned God’s choice. He even questioned whether it really was God who spoke to him. Quite patiently God confirmed His presence and that He would be with Gideon. He would be the strength and the victory. Once Gideon was assured that it was certainly God who called him, he was willing. Yet, he was filled with fear. Not the mighty warrior one would think of. Each of us are called to be Ambassadors of God, mighty warriors spreading the gospel to the world by standing strong in our faith through love. Our battle is a spiritual battle; yet, God is there to guide us each step of the way as He presented the blueprint for our battle gear in Ephesians 6:10-20.
