June 28
Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook
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.