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In chapters 4 and 5 we see that [[God]] uses Deborah and Jael to meet a serious crisis. The Canaanites had oppressed [[Israel]] for twenty years, so [[God]] raised up the prophetess Deborah to lead the way to [[victory]]. She gave [[God]]'s battle plan to Barak, and he trusted the promise of [[God]] to give them the [[victory]]. Jael helped [[Israel]] to fight the battle, as she slew Sisera, the enemy of the [[Lord]].
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We see today that 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 returned home. However, [[God]] did not even need 10,000 men to win the [[victory]], so He put the remaining ones to a test and an additional 9,700 were sent home, leaving 300 to fight the battle with Gideon.
  
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In chapter 6 [[God]] calls Gideon as the next Judge of [[Israel]]. Though he often wavered in doubt, he was a man of [[faith]] who trusted the [[Word]] of [[God]]. Hebrews 11:32 puts him at the head of the list of judges.
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On the night of the battle [[God]] saw that there was still fear in Gideon's heart, so He graciously gave him a special sign that he would win the battle. The barley cake represented Gideon, for barley was the poorest kind of food. [[God]] was going to use this "poor farmer" to win a great [[victory]].
  
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At first Gideon was unwilling to accept [[God]]'s [[Word]] that he was to be the conqueror of the Midianites. He was merely a farmer, not a warrior. He asked [[God]] for a sign, and in verses 19-24 [[God]] graciously granted his request.
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Gideon became a compromiser in chapter 8. After his great [[victory]], the nation asked him to become their king and establish a royal family. He refused, saying, "The [[Lord]] shall rule over you" (chapter 8:23). However, he used this opportunity to ask for a "lesser thing"--all their earrings and ornaments. He made an idolatrous image with the 70 pounds of gold he collected! What the Midianites had been unable to do by means of sword, [[Satan]] accomplished with earrings! It is sad to see the man who overthrew Baal's [[altar]] now setting up an idol of his own! Unfortunately, the whole nation forsook [[God]] and worshiped the new [[God]]. When Gideon died the nation went right back to worshiping Baal.
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An army of 32,000 men rallied to Gideon's side, but he was still doubtful of [[victory]]. Gideon "put out the fleece" twice and both times [[God]] answered. How gracious [[God]] is to minister to His feeble saints! We will see the result of the battle in tomorrow's reading.
 

Latest revision as of 17:57, 5 October 2015

March Scripture Portion for Bible Commentary Deuteronomy 25 - 1 Samuel 29 including the books of Book of Joshua, Judges and Ruth

We see today that 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 returned home. However, God did not even need 10,000 men to win the victory, so He put the remaining ones to a test and an additional 9,700 were sent home, leaving 300 to fight the battle with Gideon.

On the night of the battle God saw that there was still fear in Gideon's heart, so He graciously gave him a special sign that he would win the battle. The barley cake represented Gideon, for barley was the poorest kind of food. God was going to use this "poor farmer" to win a great victory.

Gideon became a compromiser in chapter 8. After his great victory, the nation asked him to become their king and establish a royal family. He refused, saying, "The Lord shall rule over you" (chapter 8:23). However, he used this opportunity to ask for a "lesser thing"--all their earrings and ornaments. He made an idolatrous image with the 70 pounds of gold he collected! What the Midianites had been unable to do by means of sword, Satan accomplished with earrings! It is sad to see the man who overthrew Baal's altar now setting up an idol of his own! Unfortunately, the whole nation forsook God and worshiped the new God. When Gideon died the nation went right back to worshiping Baal.

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