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our desperation for God is often driven by our comfort and circumstances.
The most comfortable Christian, is likely the most in need. When we live a life where we think we’re in control, we grow complacent and unfaithful. And don’t be surprised when God strips you away of your circumstances and comfort.
What is your purpose in going to church? If your friends decide to not go, do you feel a tug towards not going? Assess your heart and figure it out.
We can be desperate for God… right now. There’s no need to let God put us in a spot that we’re forced to look at him. He can and will put is in a terrible season in order to bring us closer to him, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be desperate for him now. But this also doesn’t mean that we’re immune to troubles and obstacles just because we’re desperate for him.
How you view yourself and others says a lot about how we view God. Are you insecure? Are you not trusting in God? Your insecurity is not your identity. When you’re facing something that is difficult, do you go, “But God…”? Do you make excuses and struggle to follow through on God’s mission?
Your battle must belong to the Lord. In the text we find that Gideon’s army of 32000, was reduce to 10,000. And that still wasn’t enough. The Lord pruned the army even more. Even tho the army they were facing was insurmountable. God was looking for only the truly faithful and to prove his might with a small army.
The 300 men that remained went to Midianite and defeated them with God’s strength. They only won this battle because they gave it up to the Lord to take care of it. It’s not up to us ever to be victorious. It’s up to God. He is a faithful and just God. But to truly experience this victory, God will remove from us as well. God removed from Gideon to prove his power.