June 28
ONE LOOK FROM THE LORD
"And the Lord looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and
thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I
sent thee?" Judges 6:14
What a look was that which the Lord gave to Gideon! He looked him
out of his discouragements into a holy bravery. If our look to the
Lord saves us, what will not His look at us do? Lord, look on me this
day, and nerve me for its duties and conflicts.
What a word was this which Jehovah spoke to Gideon! "Go." He must
not hesitate. He might have answered, "What, go in all this weakness!"
But the Lord put that word out of court by saying, "Go in this thy
might." The Lord had looked might into him, and he had now nothing to
do but to use it, and save Israel by smiting the Midianites. It may be
that the Lord has more to do by me than I ever dreamed of. If He has
looked upon me He has made me strong. Let me by faith exercise the
power with which He has entrusted me. He never bids me "idle away my
time in this my might." Far from it. I must "go," because He
strengthens me.
What a question is that which the Lord puts to me even as He put it
to Gideon! "Have not I sent thee?" Yes, Lord, thou hast sent me, and I
will go in thy strength. At thy command I go, and, going, I am assured
that thou wilt conquer by me.