This part of the account of Gideon reminds me of Moses. Gideon doubts his abilities and points out weakness. He asks God for a sign (or two or three). God patiently deals with him, and then does mighty things through him. Was Gideons protest humility or excuse making? A bit of both? Either way, God used what was weak in a mighty way. Gives us hope!
Judges 6:14-17 ESV
[14] And the Lord turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours and save Israel from the hand of Midian; do not I send you?” [15] And he said to him, “Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” [16] And the Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.” [17] And he said to him, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me.
