Daily Devotions

I have always been awe struck reading the account of Gideon and his victory over the Midianites.
Judges 7:14 reads, “And his fellow answered and said; This is nothing else save the sword of Gideon the son of Joash a man of Israel: for into his hand hath God delivered Midian, and all the host.”
Gideon understood fear and hopelessness. Accompanied by a very small army, God called him to defeat the numerous and mighty troops of Midianites. The task seemed absolutely impossible and doomed to failure. Then the Lord gave Gideon the news: his small, insignificant band of soldiers was to be reduced even further. But why? The answer: to bring God more glory when the tiny army of Israelites gained the victory over the vast legions of Midianites.
I wonder, have you ever encountered such a challenge – where your meager resources were cut even further and your only resource was to trust the Father completely? Take heart – the more impossible your circumstance seems, the more glory God will receive when your situation is rectified.
And so, as conditions become more unbearable and the odds build against you, do not be discouraged. The Lord faithfully gave the victory to Gideon, and He will do so for you as well. Trust Him and watch Him triumph!
Prayer thought: “Father God, I will trust that You are unlimited in power, wisdom, and love and will never fail to help me, amen.”
Today’s focus: In God’s presence be equipped for the impossible! His power WILL triumph!