The Gideon In Me

Chapter six of the book of Judges zoomed into a character who is all too familiar to you and I. When God called Gideon to save Israel out of Midian's hand, Gideon's reply was: "how can I save Isreal? 

My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family." 

A few years ago, the late Dr Chin Do Kham from APTS (Asia Pacific Theological Seminary) was scheduled to do a Praise and Worship seminar in a church in Baguio, Philippines. Due to some unforseen circumstances he was not able to fulfill that commitment. 

Dr Kham My name asked if I will be willing to stand in for him. I was honoured and at the same time surprised.

Rhe Gideon in me surfaced and my initial response was that 'this is too big for me". To cut the long story short, I accepted the invitation and I've never regretted it because I learnt so much and grew through it too.

A few months later, Monte was invited to minister in the cold mountainous region of Luzon in Baguio. The door opened for me to speak to some pastors on Praise and Worship. Again, I asked myself: "These are pastors, I'm not sure if I can do this?" At the end I took it on and I thank God for that amazing opportunity to see Him at work in me. Though I am weak, I am strong in Him.

The Lord wants us to know is that He will pave the way to do the impossible. When we step out in faith and obedience, He leads us to higher grounds and greater growth for His glory.