Judges 6:15

"The LORD looked at him, and said, “Go in this your might, and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Haven’t I sent you?”"

Key Reflection

In Judges 6:15, God reassures Gideon by affirming his call to action against the Midianite oppression. This divine confirmation is significant as it addresses Gideon's doubt and fear, highlighting God's sovereign authority and His willingness to use unlikely vessels for His purposes. The cultural context of ancient Israel underscores that such a mission was beyond Gideon’s capabilities, making this moment a pivotal point where human weakness meets divine empowerment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Gideon now perceived that the Lord was speaking to him by His angel. He saw, however, no qualifications in himself, or in his family or tribe, for the office of saviour to his people. He therefore desires some assurance that the message he had just received was indeed from God, and not a mere dream or delusion. He asks as a signJudges 6:18that his mysterious visitor should tarry under the oak until he should return to Him with his gifts and offerings.

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