God's Unconventional Army: Lessons on Commitment from Gideon

Fifth Annual Tent Meeting —Message Two

Description:
This message examines the story of Gideon and his army in Judges 7. It looks at the following themes:

- God chose the humble Gideon as a leader (Judges 6:11-16)
- Reducing Gideon's army from 32,000 to 300 men (Judges 7:1-8)
- Testing the army at the water and selecting based on their drinking methods (Judges 7:4-7)
- Emphasizing commitment, discernment, and separation from the world
- Drawing parallels to the modern Church and the need for discernment (1 John 4:1)
- Being part of God's end-time "Gideon's army" of warriors (2 Timothy 2:3-4)
- Calling for apostolic and prophetic leadership to unify believers (Ephesians 4:11-13)

The message encourages perseverance, commitment to God's calling, and embracing change to prepare for Christ's return.

Summary:
This message analyzes the assembling of Gideon's unconventional army in Judges 7. God reduced an army of 32,000 to just 300 men through discernment testing at the water. It highlights the need for commitment, separating from the world, and joining God's end-time army of apostolic and prophetic warriors. Just as God used humble Gideon, He can use anyone committed to fulfilling His purposes in these last days. The message calls believers to prepare for Christ's return.