The expression “putting out a fleece” comes from the story of Gideon in the book of Judges in the Old Testament. Gideon was a farmer who became the fifth leader during the Period of Judges in Israel. By analyzing chronological limits, there’s considerable agreement among Bible scholars that this period occurred between 1200-1020 B.C., a time followed by the reign of Saul, Israel’s first king. As we read the sixth chapter of Judges, we find Gideon committed to obtaining food for his family at a Continue Reading
Give Me One More Sign Before I Move on
Then Gideon said to God, “Do not let Your anger burn against me that I may speak once more; please let me make a test once more with the fleece, let it now be dry only on the fleece, and let there be dew on all the ground. (Judges 6:39) “Lord, did I really hear from you? Or is it my mind, my heart, my flesh, legalism, or anything else shouting out, silencing the voice of Grace? Will you forgive my doubts? Will you speak and confirm your Word to me? Again? Please?” That was the gist Continue Reading
