“Then the Lord said to Gideon, “By the three hundred men who lapped I will save you, and deliver the Midianites into your hand. Let all the other people go, every man to his place.” So the people took

God doesn’t need thousands of chariots, millions of mega-churches, or charismatic leaders to accomplish his purposes.

He needs a few faithful people willing to obey.

This episode of Bible in a Year narrates the extraordinary tale of Gideon's battle against the Midianites, where God reduces Gideon's army from 32,000 men to a mere 300. This reduction was not a tactic for defeat but a strategy to demonstrate God's power and ensure that victory could only be attributed to Him.

God's ways often defy human logic and understanding. The story of Gideon is a masterclass in trust and obedience. Faced with an impossible situation, Gideon could have questioned God's plan. Instead, he proceeds with faith, leading his small band of men to a stunning victory over a vast enemy force.

Gideon's victory teaches us that God doesn't require our strength to accomplish His purposes; He wants our faith. The story is a vivid reminder that when we are weak, we are strong because God's power is perfect in our weakness.

This epic story challenges us to reevaluate our understanding of strength and victory. It calls us to a deeper faith that trusts in God's plan, even when it seems illogical or impossible.