Study into the Gideon and how God used him for great things. Sabbath Feb 28, 2020 Pastor Don Lee

Old Testament Characters: Gideon

Surprises can be pleasant—surprise party But not always—market crashes just before retirement Surprises by their nature make us a little uncomfortable, we like predictability.

At one level God seems to like to operate in the realm of surprises Isa 55:8,9 . Said guardedly, because God is also entirely trustworthy which contributes enormously to predictability—story of Gideon illustrates both

Judges 6, 7, 8 6:11 most of Gideon’s friends apostate threshing needs wind---winepress?

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In the strength you have? Ask God “are you sure?” Normal Moses Ex 3:11 Jer Jer. 1:6

God has a plan—includes you—knows your weakness and still wants you 6:16 I will be with you Ex 3:12 Jer 1:8 Gen 28:15 Josh 1:8 Heb 13:5 Matt 28:20

Judges 7:2, 3 you have too many resources 5, 6 Lapping like a dog

 Judges 7:10,11 13-14 

Isa 55:8-9 Gods going to surprise you. He’s not bound by human logic. Your own problems might be BIG---God is bigger.