And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak…

Like many a preacher, the writer here glances at his wristwatch and realises he needs to wrap things up.

Warren Wiersbe comments:

‘Faith can operate in the life of any person who will dare to listen to God’s Word and surrender to God’s will. What a variety of personalities we have here! Gideon was a frightened farmer whose faith did not grow strong right away (Judg.6:11-7:25). Barak won a resounding victory over Sisera, but he needed Deborah the prophetess as his helper to assure him (see Judg.4:1-5:31). Both Gideon and Barak are encouragements to us who falter in our faith.’ ‘New Testament Commentary’, p.837.

I am also struck by the thought that God is able to bring the right people around us to strengthen our hands in Him. ”Father-like He tends and spares us, well our feeble frame He knows…”

PRAYER: Lord, I often feel I am in the company of those who are of ‘little faith’. Thank you, though, that faith can grow, and I ask that mine will, for your glory.