I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Judges 7. “It happened on the same night that the Lord said to him, ‘Arise, go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand. But if you are afraid to go down, go down to the camp with Purah your servant, and you shall hear what they say; and afterward your hands shall be strengthened to go down against the camp.’ Then he went down with Purah his servant to the outpost of the armed men who were in the camp. Now the Midianites and Amalekites, all the people of the East, were lying in the valley as numerous as locusts; and their camels were without number, as the sand by the seashore in multitude” (Verses 9-12). If you read the above verse, I ask sincerely that you take a moment to read it again. Why? God understands that we have fears. Gideon did not say a word, but God who is aware of our every need said, “But if you are afraid…go, and afterwards your hands will be strengthened.” God gave Gideon hope. He let him hear just what he needed to hear, so that his heart would be strengthened. So that his faith would increase. If you read my DAY 261, you know my day yesterday was not the best, it was a little discouraging. But this morning God used Judges 7, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Proverbs 20:24, and some very needed encouragement from @hope4theheartalways, who also provided a scripture Exodus 23:20 to remind me that He hears and He understands.  God is a aware of our frame, He understands that we are but dust, he knows we have fears and doubts. But if we take the time to listen, He will lean in and say, “But if you are afraid, go, and I will strengthen your hands.” Right now a song is playing and I just heard these words, “When you believe He is ALL you NEED that will be your defining moment…” God is defining us. Believe He is ALL we NEED.