Are you willing to serve? Judges 7:7

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Remember Saturday, I told you to stay tuned? Okay, how did Gideon decide on the 300? The remaining men he had, God told him to watch as they would drink from the lake. The ones who lapped as a dog were let go, the ones who drank with their hands were chosen. Why? Possibly because they were more alert.

Judges 7:7 "The LORD told Gideon, "With these 300 men I will rescue you and give you victory over the Midianites. Send all the others home."

Was Gideon a great warrior always going forth to fight for God? No. Gideon was surprised by what God told him to do. He did not want to jump into a task for which he was ill prepared. The angel had to overcome 3 objections before Gideon was convinced. How many times are we in the same place? Not wanting to do what God is calling us to do because of the current circumstances.

1. Gideon's feelings of responsibility for his family's welfare; 2) his doubts about the call itself, and 3) his feelings of inadequacy for the job. These were Gideons objections at first in following God's call. How many times do we try to cast off God's call because of our immediate situation?

Once Gideon was convinced he obeyed with zest, resourcefulness, and speed. Once you see what God wants, or where God is taking you do you proceed with zest, resourcefulness and speed? God wants us to depend on Him, not our own strength. That impossible task is possible with GOD. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny