DECEMBER 16,  Judges 6:36-40

There were 135,000 Midianites, Amalekites and their other enemies near them ( Judges 8:10). Compared to the Israelite solders, this was a huge battle-hardened and combat-ready force. Lacking confidence and faith, Gideon wanted a sign from God to confirm He would help him save the children of Israel. Understandably, he was afraid. If we were in his shoes, we would be frightened too.

He placed a piece of fleece (wool from a sheep) on the ground and asked God to let the fleece be wet while keeping the surrounding ground dry overnight. Wouldn’t the night dew that wets the fleece, wet the ground too? But what Gideon requested to see came true the next morning. Still weak in his faith, Gideon wanted to be absolutely sure and asked God for another sign. This time he wanted the fleece dry and the ground wet. God kindly obliged again.

Dear children, unlike Gideon, we have the Bible today that has a perfect record of God’s prophecies and promises. If God has said it, it shall be done. Read the Bible and grow in the knowledge of God.

Thought: Only trust in God. Jesus said that faith can move mountains.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me to trust you more and more. And please help me to be consistent with my bible reading and quiet time so my faith will grow in knowledge of You. In Jesus’ I pray. Amen.