Our scripture this morning is Judges 6:12 (NASB1995).
The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O valiant warrior.”
This story from Judges almost seems funny. A young man is hiding from danger and yet the angel greets Gideon with the words “the Lord is with you, O valiant warrior.” The focus of this passage is that God is with us and He alone is the source of strength.
Apart from the Lord, none of us are “valiant warriors”. Trusting our own strength and wisdom is a recipe for disaster. We can’t stand against the world without relying on God’s strength to accomplish the mission. Many times in scripture we are told “Fear not!”
Like Moses, Gideon has questions and concerns about being called as a leader. God calms his fears and guides him on the way to protecting the people. We must remember to ask for God’s help and accept His wisdom, knowing that He wants only good for us. God is with us always!
Heavenly Father, we are sorry for the times we are afraid to trust in Your love and wisdom. Forgive our timid faith and send us to be valiant warriors for You. Amen.
