But the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon with Himself and took possession of him, and he blew a trumpet, and the clan of Abiezer was gathered to him (Judges 6:34 - Amplified). When you first see Gideon in Judges, he is hiding behind a piece of farm equipment as he threshed wheat to hide it from the Midianite army. The Midianites would attack Israel during their harvest season and steal their food. It was a great oppression to Israel. And an angel appeared to Gideon and ca

For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us (2 Corinthians 1:20). Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14). Do you see the cup half full or half empty? Our attitude in life determines our perspective and our success in life. The Apostle Paul kept a positive attitude in spite of the negative circumstances he encounte

But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions). (James 1:14 – Amplified) The most dangerous person in my life is me! Self deception hinders more people in God than perhaps any other one thing. We all must ruthlessly deal with ourselves, honestly admitting our areas of weakness to the Lord, to ourselves, and if necessary, to another trusted friend. The verse above is written to believers. Every believer has a