When you’re backed up against a wall with no way out!

And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel claim glory for itself against Me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ Judges 7:2

God raised up Gideon to defeat the Midianites who were terrorizing the Israelites. Gideon created an army of over 30,000 to go to war against this enemy nation.

God looked over this situation and said to Gideon your army is too big and if I give you the victory the Israelites will claim the glory and I will be forgotten.

God took steps for Gideon to reduce his army to 300 and then He told Gideon they were ready to encounter the enemy. God likes it when the odds are stacked against Him.

This is an amazing truth and illustrates the heart of God. He desires to exalt Himself when you are weak and God wants the glory to come to Him at all times.  He wants you to attribute all your success to Him and not to your own strength, resources, or power.

In fact, God delights in creating an almost insurmountable situation where you are backed up against a wall with no way out.

Then God can demonstrate His greatness and all the glory will come to Him. You will personally witness that it is not by might, nor by strength but by His Spirit. And, all those around you will see the glory of God at work.

So next time you are facing a challenge come to God and ask Him to intercede in a way that will bring glory to Him.

Remember, when you are weak and lacking God can do mighty works for you. He thrives in helping those who admit their weakness and cry out to Him!

Thought for the day: “I turn defeat into victory for those who call upon My name and follow My ways. I want all the glory to come to Me for my greatness and power. There is no one like Me.”