Revival! (Judges 7-8 / Luke 5)

In Judges 7, God dwindles Gideon's army so that He may receive the glory (v. 5). Many people who read this passage focus on the way God seperated Gideon's army (v. 7). However, the focus should be on God and the fact that this victory could only have come through Him (v. 22). God is also with Gideon in Judges 8 delivering the two Midiantite kings (Zebah and Zalmunna) into his hands. God was with Israel under Gideon's leadership (8:28). Can you identify ways in which God's presence is active in your life?

Simon was what we would call today a professional fisherman (Luke5:5). He knew the fish should not be biting at this time and he may have showed some sarcasm to Jesus in his response ("but because you say so"). Simon knew only God could do this because this was not a natural catch of fish (v. 9). With this glimpse of God, Simon could do nothing but confess his sins, fall down, and worship (v. 8). Have you caught a glimpse of God such as this lately where you are left in a revival like position?