Trust

"But Lord , "Gideon replies, "how can I rescue Israel?  My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, & I am the least in my entire family!" (Judges 6:15 NLT).  So Gideon struggled with the feelings of being unqualified as well.  So He doesn't feel qualified to do what God asked him & then God tells him he has too many warriors, & some have to go home.  If I'm Gideon, that's probably not making me feel any more qualified.  So Gideon's army drops from 32,000 to 300.  If you were going into battle, would you want 32,000 or 300 warriors.  But again, Gods plans are not ours.  God knew the outcome of this fight & it didn't matter if they had 32,000 or 1 to fight .  He wanted Gideon to trust in Him & only Him.  Gideon trusted.  God delivered.  God gave them the victory & He received the glory.  Sometimes that's what God wants to see.  Do we trust in Him or are we relying on our own power, strength, resources, etc..  That's dangerous.  When we start relying on ourselves & leaving God out, we are relying on limited abilities & resources.  Gods power & resources , do not go through slumps, recessions, & they are unlimited.  When things get scary, look bleak, or fear creeps in, who else would you want to place your trust in?  Place your trust in God & let Him deliver in your life.