When Expectations Collide with God's Timing

Today's sermon focused on the story of Gideon from Judges 7, emphasizing how God uses less to achieve victory. Gideon, initially leading 32,000 men, was instructed by God to reduce his army to just 300 men to ensure that the victory would be attributed solely to God's power and not human strength. The sermon highlighted the importance of giving God all the credit, removing fear and doubt, and worshiping God in advance for the victories He promises.

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the opportunity to gather and learn from Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to receive the message You have for us today. Help us to trust in Your power and to give You all the glory in our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

What is one thing you are thankful for this week?

1. Judges 7:2
2. Judges 7:3-7
3. Proverbs 27:2
4. 2 Chronicles 20:15

1. Why do you think God wanted Gideon to reduce his army from 32,000 to 300?
2. How can we ensure that we give God the credit for our victories?
3. What are some ways fear can hinder our faith and actions?
4. Have you ever experienced a situation where you had to trust God with less? How did it turn out?
5. Why is it important to worship God in advance, even before we see the victory?
6. How can we apply the lesson of Gideon's faith in our daily lives?
7. What are some practical steps we can take to remove fear and doubt from our hearts?
8. How can we support each other in our faith journeys, especially when facing challenges?

This week, identify an area in your life where you need to trust God more. Take a step of faith by worshiping and thanking Him in advance for the victory, even if you haven't seen it yet.

Key Takeaways

1. God wants all the credit for our victories.
2. Fear and doubt can hinder our faith and actions.
3. God can achieve great things with less when we trust Him.
4. Worshiping God in advance shows our faith in His promises.
5. God's plans often require us to step out of our comfort zones.

Dear Lord, we thank You for the lessons we have learned today. Help us to trust in Your power and to give You all the glory in our lives. Remove any fear and doubt from our hearts and give us the courage to step out in faith. May we worship You in advance for the victories You have promised. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.