Episode 25: Gideon's Small Army

Good morning, friends, and welcome back to Strong and Courageous! I’m so glad you’re listening today. Let’s jump into our story from the book of Judges.There was a man named Gideon. He wasn’t a famous warrior. In fact, he felt pretty weak and unimportant. But God called Gideon to lead an army to fight against the Midianites, who were hurting God’s people. At first Gideon had a big army—32,000 soldiers! But God told Gideon, 'That’s too many.'So Gideon sent home anyone who was afraid. Now there were only 10,000 left. But God said again, 'That’s still too many.' Finally, God had Gideon keep just 300 soldiers. Three hundred soldiers to fight an entire army! That sounds impossible, right? But God wanted everyone to know the victory came from Him, not from human strength. And guess what? With God’s help, Gideon and his tiny army won the battle!Here’s what we can learn: Sometimes we think we’re too small, too weak, or too ordinary for God to use. But God loves to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things. It’s not about how big or strong we are—it’s about how big and strong our God is.Here’s your challenge: If you feel small or not good enough today—maybe in sports, school, or even when you’re trying to be a good friend—remember Gideon. Say to yourself, 'With God’s help, I can do big things.'This isStrong and Courageous. Be brave today, because God is with you.