19 So Gideon and the hundred men who were with him came to the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, when they had just set the watch. Of course, some of these countries do not enjoy the economic blessings of what have traditionally been called, “Western” nations. Gideon was a man who, improbably, was called by the Lord to defeat the Midianites about 200 years after the death of Joshua. ESV Scripture Journal, Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, ESV Women's Study Bible--soft leather-look, teal, ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition (TruTone, Black), Imitation Leather, ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set (Dark Brown Cloth over Board), ESV Archaeology Study Bible (TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown), ESV Vest Pocket New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs (Cloth over Board, Polka Dots). English Standard Version (ESV). Many deaf people have removed their hearing aids, and many with speech impediments or muteness have begun to speak normally. 10:8). With that in mind, I hope you will take the time to seek the Lord about whether you should become one of “Gideon’s 300.”. 4 And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people are still too many. And the camp of Midian was below him (G)in the valley. 20 Then the three companies blew the trumpets and broke the jars. As experiences with God proliferate, “God stories” become commonplace …, As a revival spreads in a society, people change. 11 (J)And you shall hear what they say, and afterward your hands shall be strengthened to go down against the camp.” (K)Then he went down with Purah his servant to the outposts of the armed men who were in the camp. Additionally, we continue to see breakthrough for those tormented with various forms of mental illness. (P)And they cried out, “A sword for the Lord and for Gideon!” 21 Every man stood in his place around the camp, (Q)and all the army ran. God selected 300 men, a mere one percent of the original army, to carry out the work. They held in their left hands the torches, and in their right hands the trumpets to blow. Often a malaise or a dullness has settled over an individual, a church, or a community. You can adjust all of your cookie settings by navigating the tabs on the left hand side. As they grow into discipleship, they begin thinking and living biblically, following the principles and practices of the kingdom of God in their own lives. He is watching how they drink the water. Looking Ahead. The incoming email … PO Box 463 I have occasionally sent fundraising letters in the past, but as I contemplate the future, I feel an urgency I have not felt before. Since Orbis Ministries does not have a backing organization, we rely on committed prayer and financial partners, whom we call “Gideon’s 300” partners to help us sustain the ministry. I’m sure Gideon and his band of 300 would be surprised to know they solved Israel’s energy crisis in the late 11th century B.C. Likewise, every one who kneels down to drink.” 6 And the number of those who lapped, putting their hands to their mouths, was 300 men, but all the rest of the people knelt down to drink water. If you decide to become a Gideon’s 300 partner, please let me know by sending an email to info@orbisministries.org and by going here (additional account creation required) to sign up to become a Gideon’s 300 partner. Thank you for considering this request. Sometimes, renewal is marked by obvious and profound moves of the Holy Spirit …, As renewal accelerates, it becomes revival by spreading outside of the church. I have tried to write in such a way that you understand both the opportunity and the challenges, without feeling manipulated. 20:17]. And the Lord said to Gideon, “Every one who laps the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, you shall set by himself. [See ver. Discerning the timing of where when to go is particularly important in all of this. Take them down to the water, and I will test them for you there, and anyone of whom I say to you, ‘This one shall go with you,’ shall go with you, and anyone of whom I say to you, ‘This one shall not go with you,’ shall not go.” 5 So he brought the people down to the water. On the challenge side, some of these invitations – especially in the lesser developed nations – are purely “missions” ventures with no expectation of honoraria or love offerings. About a year ago (at the time of this writing), a man with cerebral palsy who had NEVER walked in all of his 56 years got out of his chair and walked about 50 meters. Gideon and his one hundred men came to the edge of the camp a while before midnight, just after the guard had been changed. And the Lord said to Gideon, “You shall separate everyone who laps the water with his tongue as a dog laps, as well as everyone who kneels to drink.” 6 Now the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was 300 men; but all the rest of the people kneeled to drink water. It was then that the Lord downsized the army, lest Gideon and his men (and Israel by extension) take credit for their victory rather than giving honor to the Lord. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 7 The Lord said to Gideon, “I will deliver you with the 300 men who lapped and will give the Midianites into your hands; so …
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