Gideons Arise - Karen Robinson

I would like to share some thoughts and reflections on the story of Gideon. The story of Gideon can be found in Judges chapters 6-8. It says that the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said to him, “the Lord is with you o brave man.” But Gideon replies by saying later “Please Lord, how am I to rescue Israel? Behold, my family is the least (significant) in Manasseh, and I am the youngest (smallest) in my father’s house.” The Lord answered him, “I will certainly be with you, and you will strike down the Midianites as (if there were only) one man.” What this shows us that Gideon saw himself as unworthy and insignificant to do what called him to do. However, that is not how God saw Gideon.  God called Gideon “O brave man.” How God saw Gideon was totally different to how Gideon saw himself. God called Gideon an overcomer that is what Gideon means. In the story Gideon had to face and overcome many fears and doubts to step into and fulfil his destiny as a mighty warrior.

In Judges chapter 7 verse 9 The Lord tells Gideon to “Arise, go down against their (Midianite) camp, for I have given it into your hand.” God called Gideon to do a big job. I believe God was not only encouraging him to advance against the Midianite Army but He was also encouraging Gideon to “arise” from his insecurities, fears, and doubts.

How did Gideon “arise?” I believe that he took God at His word. He stepped out and found out what he was called to do and what is destiny was.

One of the greatest things we can do to overcome the fear of man and an insignificant mindset is to daily stand on God’s Word. To press in and keep pressing in.

What Midianite Army are you facing? Are you facing mental health struggles? Are you having relationship problems? Have you had a bad health report from your doctor? Or you may be like Gideon who has to “arise” even when God does not make sense. Even when we cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel. We need to “Arise” like a mighty warrior like Gideon and advance.