Wow - Gideon rocks! I have the feeling that I am going to enjoy this continuing story. So far the Lord Himself came to Gideon, who was the youngest son in his family (reminds me of David - god seems to have a penchant for picking the 'underdog'), and commanded him to take on the foreigners who were harassing Israel. His first task was to destroy local shrines to Baal and Ashera, which he accomplished, and from there it looks like he is going to lead an army against the invaders.
A couple other things stood out to me here. Gideon saw God and knew it was a dangerous thing - but did not die. He also asked God for a sign of His identity and intent, three times in fact, and God never got angry with him. A pretty gutsy guy all around; I wonder just how old he was.
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