Day 1 "Humility" Reposted

Read Judges Chapter 7 verses 1-8

Gideon was chosen to lead the people of Israel out of the bad situation they found themselves in. It was because of their disobedience to the commandments and their forgetfulness, that the Lord allows Israel to be ruled harshly by others. Finally, in their humility, they ask for help. They are blessed with the help they need, but the Lord wants to make it very clear, that it is by His hand that they are saved.

Gideon leads an army of 32,000. The Lord tells Gideon it is too many. Gideon separates any who have fear. 22,000 are excused. The remaining 10,000 are far out numbered. The Lord again says there are too many. Gideon leads his soldiers to a river where they are tested.

As you read, consider the characteristics of a good soldier.

• Fearless
• Alert
• Cautious
• Humble

Those chosen did NOT lay down their weaponry and turn their backs completely from their enemies, but instead knelt down to bring the water carefully with one hand to their mouths.

300 are chosen and the Lord delivers Israel, "as if by one man".

Neal A. Maxwell taught, "God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability, he will increase our capability."

Teaching is Conceptual.
Training is Practical Application

Task of the Day:

Take a minute to look around.

Notice all you have been blessed with.

Say a humble prayer of gratitude.

Spend the day considering the comforts in your life

and the good people who surround you.

At the end of the day, again thank Heavenly Father

for the good life He has given you.