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In chapters 4 and 5 we We see today that [[God]] uses Deborah Gideon was not the only one who was afraid. Of the 32,000 men who rallied to his side, 22,000 of them were also afraid and Jael to meet a serious crisisreturned home. The Canaanites had oppressed [[Israel]] for twenty yearsHowever, so [[God]] raised up the prophetess Deborah did not even need 10,000 men to lead win the way to [[victory]]. She gave [[God]]'s battle plan to Barak, and he trusted so He put the promise of [[God]] remaining ones to give them the [[victory]]. Jael helped [[Israel]] a test and an additional 9,700 were sent home, leaving 300 to fight the battle, as she slew Sisera, the enemy of the [[Lord]]with Gideon.

In chapter 6 On the night of the battle [[God]] calls saw that there was still fear in Gideon as 's heart, so He graciously gave him a special sign that he would win the next Judge of [[Israel]]battle. Though he often wavered in doubtThe barley cake represented Gideon, he for barley was a man the poorest kind of food. [[faithGod]] who trusted the [[Word]] of was going to use this "poor farmer" to win a great [[Godvictory]]. Hebrews 11:32 puts him at the head of the list of judges.

At first Gideon was unwilling to accept became a compromiser in chapter 8. After his great [[Godvictory]]'s , the nation asked him to become their king and establish a royal family. He refused, saying, "The [[WordLord]] that shall rule over you" (chapter 8:23). However, he was used this opportunity to be ask for a "lesser thing"--all their earrings and ornaments. He made an idolatrous image with the conqueror 70 pounds of gold he collected! What the Midianites. He was merely a farmerhad been unable to do by means of sword, not a warrior. He asked [[GodSatan]] for a sign, and in verses 19-24 [[God]] graciously granted his request. An army of 32,000 men rallied accomplished with earrings! It is sad to Gideonsee the man who overthrew Baal's side, but he was still doubtful of [[victoryaltar]]. Gideon "put out now setting up an idol of his own! Unfortunately, the fleece" twice and both times whole nation forsook [[God]] answered. How gracious and worshiped the new [[God]] is to minister . When Gideon died the nation went right back to His feeble saints! We will see the result of the battle in tomorrow's readingworshiping Baal.