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From a spiritual perspective, we realise that God has big plans for you more than what you can even anticipate in matter of word’s . God has very large plans and achievements in store for individuals and if you can only intend to the purpose that He has for your life so shall your desires be fullfiled
People frequently focus too much on their own insignificance rather than what God wants to accomplish through them.Individuals tend to focus on their personal failures instead of their strengths.
The Bible offers a perspective on this human tendency through the story of a man named Gideon.
God specifically chose Gideon to defeat the Midianites.
When informed of his selection by the Lord, Gideon immediately focused on his own limitations.
Gideon questioned the choice by pointing out that he belonged to the weakest clan.
Gideon doubted how he could possibly achieve such a massive task given his background.The Lord reassured Gideon despite his doubts and perceived weaknesses.The Lord told Gideon that he would defeat the Midianites as if they were just one man. Judges 6:15-16 [15]Gideon said to Him, Oh Lord, how can I deliver Israel? Behold, my clan is the poorest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.[16]The Lord said to him, Surely I will be with you, and you shall smite the Midianites as one man.
And so this teaching highlights the contrast between human self-doubt and divine confidence and thus serves as an encouragement to focus on divine strength rather than personal shortcomings.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) According to our teaching in view, who said that He comes from the poorest clan?
b) What is the other name that was given to Gideon as realised upon to context?
c) Give the lessons you learn in view in response to our study
d) How does this teaching relate to our everyday life
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus I believe that with you I can achieve all that which you have strengthened me to do in Jesus name Amen