Read Judges 6:11–16
‘But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all -surpassing power is from God and not from us.’ —2 Corinthians 4:7
Gideon was an ordinary person. He was a farmer, and a timid one at that. When God called him to deliver Israel from the Midianites, Gideon’s initial response was, “How can I save Israel? Indeed my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family” (Judges 6:15). God promised that He would be with Gideon and that he would be able to accomplish what he had been asked to do (v. 16). Gideon’s obedience brought victory to Israel Many others contributed in this plan to save the Israelites from a strong enemy force. God provided Gideon with three hundred men, valiant heroes all, to win the battle. We are not told their names, but their bravery and obedience are recorded in the Scriptures (Judges 7:5–23).
Today God is still calling ordinary people to do His work and assuring us that He will be with us as we do. Because we are ordinary people being used by God, it’s obvious that the power comes from God and not from us.
-Poh Fang
Dear Lord, in such times make me an instrument of your peace. I may be ordinary but when I follow your commandments to love and serve others, you can use me a jar of clay to help others today ~ Amen our way ~ Amen
