“And he said to him, ‘Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.’” – Judges 6:15
It’s easy to understand Gideon’s question. After all, he was an unimpressive individual from an unimpressive family. Not notably brave. Not notably clever. Not notably strong. How could he possibly lead the fight to set his people free??? God’s answer is very clear in the next verse – it isn’t about the person. It’s about the Living God with that person!
God often does His most extraordinary works through ordinary people willing to do whatever He asks them to do in His power and presence. With God’s Spirit in us, there’s nothing a follower of Jesus can’t accomplish if it’s God’s will. Just because he or she can’t possibly do something in their own abilities and resources doesn’t mean God can’t do it through them. So, what about you? What might God be calling you to do in His power and presence? Do you know? Have you asked?
If you have some idea of what God might want you to do for His Kingdom, are you doing it? Are you willing to do it? Are you willing to do it in His power and presence (not your own)? Are you still wondering like Gideon did how God could possibly do it through you? Don’t worry so much about that last part. If God is calling you to do something, simply draw nearer to Him and answer His call! #FollowJesus