Fall 2003
Trusting in the Lord
Nancy Warner

Gideon was a man who is sometimes referred to as being weak and afraid. Actually he was a man of great discernment, and tremendous faith.

Gideon lived in a time when judgment was upon Israel. There was a lack of the presence of the Lord, and a lack of His divine favor upon Israel. Gideon recognized this and was concerned. The Lord chose Gideon, knowing he would refuse to step out in his own strength. Gideon would be absolutely sure that the Lord was with Him, before he would take any steps toward deliverance. Because of this, the Lord was able to use him mightily in bringing a supernatural deliverance to the children of Israel. (Judges chapters six and seven)

Today, the Lord is looking for those who will put their total trust in Him, and are both sensitive and responsive to His presence - who are “listening” and will “wait” for a word from Him. There is a Holy Spirit “boldness,” with a “courage” to obey that comes when we know, that we know, we have heard from the Lord. He is calling us into this place of spiritual hearing now.

Paul said our faith “should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God”
(I Corinthians 2:5).

May each of us be able to proclaim with the Psalmist, the following:

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember
the name of the LORD our God.” Psalm 20:7.