Laying out the fleece...

There is a story in the Old Testament. Gideon is questioning God. He isn't sure he can believe what God says. He isn't sure he can accomplish what God is intending for him to accomplish. He isn't sure he wants to accept what He has clearly heard God telling him to do. He is calling for a sign...

 "If this is right, if you are using me to save Israel as you've said, then look: I'm placing a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If dew is on the fleece only, but the floor is dry, then I know that you will use me to save Israel, as you said."

Judges 6:36-37.

You see...Gideon doesn't fully believe. He doesn't fully understand. Gideon is saying, "GIVE ME A SIGN!"

Give me a sign Lord! Show me I am on the right path. Blast the neon lights!

Ever been there? Ever heard a word spoken as a whisper in your ear and not believed what God was telling you? Ever known the path to take, but couldn't quite get the courage to say yes, or maybe no? Ever said to your God, "LORD, GIVE ME A SIGN!"

Guess what God does?

He doesn't laugh at Gideon. He doesn't say, "Seriously, I am GOD!" He doesn't get angry with him.

He simply makes the fleece wet!  He assures Gideon of the path.

God is faithful to show the way. He is faithful to provide the path. He is faithful to remain patient.  He continues to show the sign!

Are you looking?

"God made it happen that very night!"

Judges 6:40