Go in the Strength You Have

Judges 6-7; Psalms 52; 1 Corinthians 14 

“The Lord turned to him and said, ‘Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?’”

Judges 6:14

Gideon’s acknowledged weakness and fear were not barriers to God using him. If Gideon had denied that he was weak and afraid, that would have presented a greater problem. The angel’s simple command to Gideon was to go in the strength that he had, and the Lord was with him. In our weakness, God’s strength and sufficiency are made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). God’s grace is enough for us. When Jesus says, “Go and make disciples of all nations”, he also says, “and I will be with you, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19, 20). Later, Gideon, being filled with the Holy Spirit, blew a trumpet mobilizing the tribes of Israel. Yet too many Israelites responded to the mobilization call and the Lord had to reduce their numbers. 

Why?

…because pride is our greatest enemy, even greater than fear. It was in dependence on the Lord that the battle was won and will be won. Without the Lord sending us, we, too, have nothing.

“Lord Jesus, you are my source and my life. In you alone is deliverance and salvation, for your glory.”