God sent a special messenger to deliver an important message to Gideon. Gideon questioned God about the problems he and his nation faced and about God’s apparent lack of help. What he did not acknowledge was, the fact that the people had brought calamity upon themselves when they decided to disobey and neglect God. How easy it is to overlook personal accountability and blame our problems on God and others. When problems come, the first place to look is within. Our immediate response should be a confession to God of sins’ “I will be with you,” God told Gideon, and God promised to give him the strength he needed to overcome the opposition. Despite this clear promise of strength, Gideon made excuses. Seeing only his limitations and weaknesses, he failed to see how God could work through him. Like Gideon, we are called to serve God in specific ways. Although God promises us the tools and strength we need, we often make excuses. We should not spend time making excuses, instead, spend it doing what God wants.

Prayer: Abba Father: Please pull me out of my reluctance to do your will! In Jesus name. Amen