Seeking His Face

So we could see the contrast or difference between living for the world or living for Christ. The old and new man. Maybe so they could see the change in themselves, to appreciate where they are now compared to the past. we are qualified to be part of the kingdom. the two bodies are dominion and kingdom. Dominion is dark,malignant and controlling. Kingdom is light,hope ,love,forgiveness and redemption.

By being obedient to the call of the Lord and God honored his promise to be with Gideon. They lived in peace for 40years.

a snare is something that takes attention away from God. The people begin to worship it rather than God. The had idols, they took offering for it.

Because we give ourselves to other things when we belong to God. Things take the place where God should be in our lives. Because we become the bride, when we accept Jesus as Savior and Lord. Feeding my body more regularly than I feed my spirit.

The gold earrings from the plunder. Maybe so, because God would bless his work. He did not have to take it for himself.

Because they wanted proof of what Gideon said, they did not show hospitality to him and his troops. He was very upset with them and he vowed to punish them. Yes maybe in not showing honor and respect for local pastor's and teachers.

Because He must be rid of them. He must complete the task God gave him to do. If you don't eliminate the problem or enemy they will come back even stronger against you. Strongholds must be distroyed.