The story of Gideon is one of the longest in Judges (chapters 6-8). There are many subjects for meditation. I would like to think about the word “fleece” (vv. 33-40). Here, it refers to a piece of wool. Today, we often use the word to refer to cheating someone out of money or other valuables. Gideon used it for the very opposite—as a sign of the goodwill of God toward him. He knew that God wanted to use him as a deliverer against at least three enemies, so he asked for a sign of confirmation through the fleece. God gave him two signs—not one—and built his faith. God may “use” fleece, but He never “fleeces” anyone!
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