Judges 6:33-35 – The Spirit of the LORD
As has become the norm over the last seven years, the Midianites, Amalekites, and people of the East gather together and cross the Jordan in order to plunder Israel once more. This year, however, will be different than the previous seven. Gideon’s destruction of the altar of Baal has placed him in the forefront of resistance to Israel’s enemies. More importantly, we are told “the Spirit of the LORD clothed Gideon.” Thus, it is by the power of the Holy Spirit that Gideon is able to mount a counter attack against the oppressors of Israel.
By the power of the Spirit of the LORD, Gideon, the least of his father’s house from a weak clan in Manasseh, is able authoritatively to call Israel to follow him in battle. His own clan, the Abiezerites, answer his call. Soon after, the rest of Manasseh gathers to follow Gideon, as do the tribes of Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali.
In light of the New Testament, we can see the Persons of the Godhead at work in these events. The Father has decreed that Gideon will be the deliverer of Israel. The Angel of the LORD (the Son) has visited Gideon and commissioned him to be the deliverer of Israel. The Holy Spirit now empowers Gideon to be the deliverer of Israel.
Questions
- Who decreed that Gideon would deliver Israel?
- Who commissioned him to do so?
- Who empowered him to do so?
Prayer Points
- Praise the Triune God for His gracious works.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.