Title: Prayer for Evidence
Judges 6:36 40 Prayer for Evidence Topic: 14. Prayer. 2007. 6. 3.
◎ Introduction
: Gideon's trumpet calls a crowd, but he asks for a sign from God once more (twice) before fighting.
※ This shows Gideon's weakness, and he completely overcomes his fear by looking at his own weakness.
could not be driven out.
1. Seeking a sign for assurance (36-38)
2. Seeking a sign to trust in God (39-40)
1. Seeking a sign for assurance (36-38)
※ It is not because we do not know God’s guidance, but because we have confidence in ourselves.
One). “Look, I have a wad of wool...”:
※ Required sign: Only the wool on the threshing floor has dew drops, and the threshing floor must remain dry.
2). “I know that you will save Israel with my own hands”:
※ Justification: Through this sign, I am convinced of God's word that I will present myself as my savior.
3). “As already said”
※ The fact is that he had already received power by the clear word of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit, and he no longer needed to ask for a sign.
All. He himself was acknowledging it.
※ Although he destroyed the altar of Baal, he fully confirmed it through the experience of preserving life.
4). What Gideon Wants
※ It is asking you to prove God's calling with God's supernatural power.
※ Experience the power of God who transcends the environment through signs that cannot be seen by human power.
(De 11:4, Jos 2:10, 4:23, 6:20, 24:6-7, Psalm 136:13, 15, Acts 7:36, Hebrews 11:29)