Which is why I decided to research the reason this amazing organization chose that name. I was inspired to learn that it was started by just two humble traveling salesmen with a simple, yet passionate desire to share the Gospel. These men chose the name because they wanted to remind others of the story of Gideon and what God can do with just one or a few men.
Gideon is definitely an unlikely hero of the Bible, with a horrific character, but who was used by God to save his nation from the destruction of their enemies. His story can be likened to the epic movies of Gladiator or my favorite, Braveheart, where one man stands up to make a difference and become the change they want to see.
There are so many lessons that can be learnt from the story of how God used Gideon, that I would encourage you to read it for yourself in Judges 6-8. It will stir up your faith to believe in the impossible, even when things make no sense and to see God’s strength as being much mightier than all of your weaknesses combined.
This odd story of unlikely weapons of a lamp, a jar and a trumpet will make you believe in the odds again. When things in the natural seem hopeless and you feel helpless, inferior or unqualified to make a difference, that’s when God steps in and says “You’re it!”. God doesn’t need our resources, our knowledge or our connections – all He needs is for us to be available to be used and to trust Him with the outcome.
It is so encouraging that God often chooses the least likely people to start the change that is needed. I believe this is to make sure everyone will see that it was God that made it happen and not the man or woman. Perfection is not a requirement for being used by God. All we need is faith, however little, and to believe that God can use even us, yes, even you!
As a supporter of the Move One Million movement (Move1Million.com), I like to believe that Jarette Petzer is an anointed man, chosen by God, to initiate change for our country, South Africa. He has shown us what one person can do to unite communities and has pressed on valiantly, despite great opposition.
When we stop allowing our excuses or weaknesses to stand in our way, and choose to go in whatever strengths we DO have, we can partner with God to bring positive change to our country, its people and even the world. When we are obedient with the little God gives us, He will enlarge our territories to accomplish even greater things.
There will always be a cost to being used by God, whether it is our time, our finances or even great risk, but when we choose to obey and offer ourselves available, putting all of our trust in Him and not rely on ourselves, we too can be like Gideon, and be used in a mighty way to save our nation.
Great change always starts with just one person who is brave enough to stand up and be counted and with a dream big enough to fight for. All we need is a little faith to start the flame and our mighty God to work through us, and ignite others to spread it…
Could God be calling YOU?...
Inspired by the Sermon given by Scott Ferreira at Life Changers Church, Milnerton – Release Wide (21 March 2021) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfTwesxXW10
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