EMMANUEL

“When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, ‘The LORD is with you, MIGHTY WARRIOR.’…

‘But sir,’ Gideon replied, ‘if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our fathers told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the Lord has abandoned us and put us into the hand of Midian.’

The Lord turned to him and said, ‘Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hands. Am I not sending you?’

‘But Lord,’ Gideon asked, ‘how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.’

The Lord answered, ‘I WILL BE WITH YOU, AND YOU WILL STRIKE DOWN ALL THE MIDIANITES TOGETHER.’”



Sometimes we think we are too weak to do some things and are incapable to do what is expected of us. Oftentimes, we are lead by “di ko kaya” or “imposible yan” mentality. But come to think of it, God often choose and use this kind of people. We can see in the Old Testament how the Lord used Moses, who was ineloquent but was called to lead the Israelites for 40 years; Abraham, who was too old but became the father of all nations; Joseph, who was abused but eventually became a ruler; Caleb who was already 85 but was able to reach his Promised Land; and Gideon, who was afraid and thought of himself as the least BUT God used Him to deliver His people from the Midianites; and etc., etc. hehe.. Who knows, you’re next? ^^,

Many things may seem impossible for us but what is impossible with men, is possible with God. No more reasons to say “Di ko kaya yan” or “Imposible na!”. Do not lose heart, for God is our Helper and we can do all things through Him. :)

Remember, the command is to BE STRONG and COURAGEOUS! Be positive in life and do not be easily discouraged by your weaknesses.

Above all, always trust God, our Helper, and you can do amazing difficult things; win great battles of great enemies; possess your promised land; and follow God wholeheartedly. :)

“SO DO NOT FEAR, FOR I AM WITH YOU; DO NOT BE DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I WILL STRENGTHEN YOU AND HELP YOU; I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.” (Isaiah 41:10)

“NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO STAND UP AGAINST YOU ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE. AS I WAS WITH MOSES, SO I WILL BE WITH YOU; I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.” (Joshua 1:5)

He shall never leave you in life’s battles! Be strong! Be a blessing! God bless us always! ^^,