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Today's Devotion:

365 Daily Devotions: Bible Character Edition

💁🏻 Who Is Gideon? Gideon – From Fearful Faith To Tested Obedience
Gideon lived during a time when Israel was oppressed by the Midianites because they had sinned against God (Judges 6:1). The people were afraid and hiding. Gideon himself was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the enemy (Judges 6:11). When the Angel of the Lord appeared, He called Gideon a “mighty man of valor” (Judges 6:12). Gideon did not feel brave. He felt small and weak (Judges 6:15). God chose Gideon not because he was strong, but because God is powerful. The Lord reduced Gideon’s army from 32,000 men to only 300, so that Israel would not boast and say, “My own hand has saved me” (Judges 7:2). With trumpets and torches, God defeated a great army (Judges 7:20–22). The victory clearly came from God alone. Hebrews 11:32 includes Gideon among the people of faith. This story shows that salvation is by God’s power, not human strength (Psalm 20:7; Ephesians 2:8–9). God often uses weak people so that all glory belongs to Him (2 Corinthians 12:9). Gideon’s life teaches us that faith may begin with fear, but it must grow into obedience. God patiently strengthened Gideon, even giving him signs when he was afraid (Judges 6:36–40). Step by step, Gideon learned to trust and obey.

📖 Bible Readings:
Judges 6:11–16
Judges 6:36–40
Judges 7:2–8
Judges 7:20–22
Psalm 20:7
2 Corinthians 12:9
Ephesians 2:8–9
Hebrews 11:32

👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:
1. Those who live in sin live in fear.
2. Those who are weak are strong in the Lord.
3. Those who are afraid are empowered by the Spirit.

💪🏼 Applications:
1. Be afraid only when you are living in sin.
2. Be an instrument in the hands of God.
3. Be empowered by the Holy Spirit.

🎙 Discussion:
Why do you think God uses the weak to defeat the strong?

🤿 Dive Deeper:
Who is the Angel of the Lord? Was it Jesus?

🙏🏼 Prayer:
Father God, sometimes I feel small like Gideon. I see my weaknesses and I wonder how You could ever use me. Thank You that Your power is greater than my fear. Thank You that You do not choose people because they are strong, but because You are strong. Please forgive me when I trust in myself. Teach me to depend on You more each day. When I am afraid, remind me that You are with me. Help my faith to grow, step by step, until my life gives all the glory to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen!


00:00 Introduction
3:45 Scripture Reading
5:03 Teaching No. 1
6:46 Teaching No. 2
8:30 Teaching No. 3
10:02 Application No. 1
11:20 Application No. 2
12:26 Application No. 3
13:39 Discussion
14:10 Prayer