4 Mar
Gideon is a faithful man mentioned in Hebrews 11. His life reveals many lessons that show us how to submit to God’s will and purpose. The story of Gideon is narrated in Judges 6-8. In his time, Israel once again did evil in the sight of the LORD.
They were previously enjoying 40 years of peace and prosperity because of the victory God had provided through Deborah and Barak. However, the Israelites frequently forgot the Lord. At the time of Gideon, the Israelites were being hounded by the Midianites, Amalekites, and Mesopotamians. These groups of people attacked Israel during the harvest season and stole the produce of the land. The Lord calls Gideon to deliver Israel from the hands of their enemies.