Judges 6-8, Psalm 72
Judges 7:9-11 (NLT)
“That night the Lord said, ‘Get up! Go down into the Midianite camp, for I have given you victory over them! But if you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah. Listen to what the Midianites are saying, and you will be greatly encouraged. Then you will be eager to attack.’”
In Judges 7:9–11, the Lord told Gideon to go down and spy on the camp of the Midianites so that he could be encouraged. The Lord knew Gideon had doubts about whether his army of only 300 men could defeat the Midianites. One Bible commentary I read noted that there were about 400 Midianite soldiers for every one soldier in Gideon’s army. Although the Lord had already promised Gideon victory, He also understood Gideon’s fear and uncertainty. Father-God knew Gideon needed encouragement in the natural so that he could move forward with confidence.
These verses remind me that the Lord knows everything about us, including our fears and doubts. Father-God wanted to encourage Gideon and give him assurance before the battle, even though the situation looked impossible from a human perspective. Earlier, Gideon had already shown the Lord that he struggled with doubt. He asked for signs to confirm that he had truly been called to lead Israel into battle against the Midianites, and the Lord patiently gave him the confirmation he needed.
I love these verses because they remind me that when the Lord calls someone, He is patient with their doubts. I once assumed that when Father-God called me to something, my doubts would immediately disappear. But I later realized that was not the case. Like Gideon, I found myself questioning whether I was the right person for what the Lord had asked me to do. I did not ask for miracles the way Gideon did, but I often prayed for the confidence to take the next step.
With each step of obedience, the Lord strengthened my confidence. As I moved forward in faith, my fears gradually subsided. Looking back, I can see that I succeeded not because I was fearless, but because the Lord was with me the entire time.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who patiently strengthens those He calls to fulfill His purposes — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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