Go in the strength you have!

When the Israelites were much oppressed by the Midianites , they cried unto the Lord for help. While Gideon the son of Joash was threshing wheat, the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior” and the angel instructed him, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand, Am I not sending you?” Gideon replied to the angel saying: “How can I?........My clan is the weakest …and I am the least in my family.” 

As you read Judges chapter 7 you will come to know that with just 300 men Gideon’s army defeated the Midianite’s. Gideon was the least in his household, he chose only few men for a great battle, yet he was victorious because the Lord was with him.   

Dear believer don’t duck out when the Lord calls you to do greater things, when he calls he also equips you and strengthens you. Don’t settle for anything less than what you are called for. Leave your excuses behind, though you are weak or least, it doesn’t matter for “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world” 1 John 4:4.

1 Samuel chapter 17 tells us how David fought against Goliath. In verse 33 we come to know that he was only a boy when he dared to fight the Philistine giant. Romans 8: 31 say “If God be for us, who can be against us?” However tall and strong the enemy may be, don’t be disheartened, do not confine yourself to a corner; step out in faith, “Go in the strength you have”. Remember Psalm 108:13 and confess it “With God we shall gain the victory, and He will trample our enemies.”