Don't give up

The truth is . . . we don't know what Gideon's motives were. All we can do is trust in the grace of God.

"Grace means that the Lord often blesses us even though there are glaring areas of lack in our lives" [J Lucas]

They get the same frosty reception in a place called Peniel (which means 'face of God'), this was where Jacob wrestled the angel [Gen.32:30] Only this time Gideon promised to tear down their tower and not spank them with branches!

After yet another set-back, it was a further 25 miles to Karkor.

Gideon hit a lot of 'brick walls' whilst following the will of God, lots of set-backs, knock-downs, and times when he probably just felt like giving up.

But he didn't.

Are you passing through Succoth, or being turned away by Peniel?

Don't give up!

Love you X