The angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:11-12 Gideon began his story in fear of the Midianites. The Lord called him to lead an army against this strong enemy. After much encouragement and confirmation, Gideon eventually submitted. He gathered his army by the spring of Harod while the Midianites camped to the […]