16And the Lord said to him, “Surely I will be with you, and you shall defeat the Midianites as one man.” Judges 6:16 of v13-16 NKJV
Gideon, a man of God, was given a commission by God to go and relieve Israel from the oppression of the Midianites. However, rather like Moses had been, he was full of excuses. However, God told him something that we all need to take on board - reassurance: 'Surely I will be with you'
This statement is one that Jesus made to His disciples and consequently to us too “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19
therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28:18-20
In our walk with Jesus, troubles will come and attempt to overpower us if we let them. It is not easy at times and it would be easy to throw in the towel and walk away from the Christian life. But hey, that is what Satan wants you to do. Through your relationship with Jesus, you have become a threat to him. He has a plan and he doesn't want you spoiling it like you have been doing. So do as Peter tells you:
6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 5:6-11
You need to realise what Jesus has given you; do you know the impact you make on this world when you walk down the street with the power of God upon you. You should do. Satan does, and this is why he doesn't particularly like you and wants to make your life very unpleasant. But, you have Jesus right beside you - your Commander and ~ Chief and He has given you a commission. Therefore, accept that He is with you and continue to do what Jesus wants you to do.
Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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