Everyone likes a winner, just look
at the movie industry and how the main character always succeeds at
the end of the film. Human beings like to see ordinary people
overcome huge obstacles. That fact is born out in God's battle plan
which called for 300 men to expose themselves to an enemy army of
120,000 and trust that God would take care of the rest. The people
of Israel were impressed with Gideon after the battle and wanted to
make him their king but Gideon refused and rightly gave the glory to
God. Pastor John points out that no matter what obstacle you're
facing, you must be willing to confess that the battle is the Lord's
and not your own. Then find out if your problems stem from sin in
your life or if you are attacked because you are walking with the
Lord. Once you have established the root cause, you can line up with
the Word of God and submit yourself to the Lord. The last step is to
take charge in the spirit world and exercise the power that God has
granted you in the name of Jesus. The story of Gideon teaches us
that all things are possible with God! |
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