May 26th May Judges 7.15-25

Qn. 1, 3

…, “Arise, for the LORD has given the host of Midian into your hand” (15): Gideon knew God’s plan for the Midianites. Without delay he set off with his men and went to attack them. They used simple means, yet they defeated them. The source of their strength was: 1) A good leader who first assesses what has to done, and explains everything to the people under him; 2) The people who are obedient and cooperative; 3) The people who rely on the promise given to them, and focus on the one whom they got it from (20). The main thing Jesus prayed his disciples about was for them to be one (Jn. 17.20-22). Once we become one as Christians, we won’t fail in anything. And he said to them, “Look at me, and do likewise….(17): For the 300 men to attack 135,000 men required faith as well as obedience to the leader. As Gideon trusted God and acted without doubt, so did his people follow him and did exactly the same thing. Advice: The leaders at all levels must be exemplary as people need to follow their example. Song 204 (Praises). Instead of quarrel