Monday Feb 12, 2024

Arise, Mighty Warriors: Gideons 300 Army in 2024 • Friday Service at the RRC

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Introduction:
- Gideon's story is not just a historical account; it's a divine blueprint for overcoming insurmountable odds.
- In Judges 7, we witness God's miraculous intervention through Gideon's army of 300, demonstrating the power of faith and obedience.
- As we delve into this passage, let's uncover the spiritual principles that can empower us to conquer our own battles.

1. **The Call to Arms** (Judges 6:11-16)
- Scripture: Judges 6:12 - "And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said to him, 'The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!'"
- Commentary: Despite Gideon's initial doubts and fears, God affirms his identity as a mighty man of valor, reminding him of the divine strength available through God's presence.

2. **The Winnowing Process** (Judges 7:1-7)
- Scripture: Judges 7:2 - "And the Lord said to Gideon, 'The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, "My own hand has saved me."’”
- Commentary: God intentionally reduces Gideon's army to demonstrate that victory comes through His power alone, not through human strength or numbers.

3. **The Midnight Encounter** (Judges 7:9-15)
- Scripture: Judges 7:13-14 - "And when Gideon had come, there was a man telling a dream to his companion. He said, 'I have had a dream: To my surprise, a loaf of barley bread tumbled into the camp of Midian; it came to a tent and struck it so that it fell and overturned, and the tent collapsed.' Then his companion answered and said, 'This is nothing else but the sword of Gideon the son of Joash, a man of Israel! Into his hand God has delivered Midian and the whole camp.'”
- Commentary: God confirms Gideon's victory through the dream of the Midianite soldier, affirming His divine intervention and delivering assurance to Gideon.

4. **The Unconventional Warfare** (Judges 7:16-22)
- Scripture: Judges 7:20 - "Then the three companies blew the trumpets and broke the pitchers—they held the torches in their left hands and the trumpets in their right hands for blowing—and they cried, 'The sword of the Lord and of Gideon!'"
- Commentary: Gideon's army engages in unconventional warfare, utilizing torches, trumpets, and broken pitchers to confuse and defeat the enemy, symbolizing the power of God's strategies over human wisdom.

5. **The Complete Victory** (Judges 7:23-25)
- Scripture: Judges 7:22 - "When the three hundred blew the trumpets, the Lord set every man’s sword against his companion throughout the whole camp; and the army fled to Beth Acacia, toward Zererah, as far as the border of Abel Meholah, by Tabbath."
- Commentary: Through the obedience and faith of Gideon's 300, God delivers a complete victory over the enemy, showcasing His faithfulness and power to save His people.

Conclusion:
- Gideon's 300 teaches us that it's not about the size of our army, but the magnitude of our faith in God.
- Let's apply these principles in our lives: trusting God's promises, embracing His selection process, listening for His guidance, and engaging in unconventional warfare against the enemy.
- As we arise as mighty warriors in Christ, let's expect nothing less than complete victory in every battle we face. Amen.