![]() ![]() The phrase “thy might” refers to the previous verse: “The Lord is with thee.” God is saying, “Gideon, there is a might in you so powerful it can save Israel. ![]() God told Gideon, “The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour … Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel” (Judges 6:12, 14). When God’s Spirit is present with us, we can be strong and courageous because we trust his promise to go with us in all our ways. Be strong and of a good courage” (Joshua 1:5–6). God promised Joshua that no enemy could stand against him when his presence was with him: “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. This heathen king said, “There’s something different about you, Abraham. God’s presence was so evident in Abraham’s life, even the heathen around him recognized the difference between their lives and his: “Abimelech…spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest” (Genesis 21:22). The Old Testament is filled with accounts of the wonderful blessings that came to those who had God’s presence with them. The Hebrew word for “rest” here means “a comfortable, peaceful confidence.” God was saying, “No matter what battles or trials you face, you will always be able to find a quiet rest and confidence in me.” God answered Moses’ bold statement: “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest” (33:14). We will trust in the manifest presence of the Lord.” Let all the nations of the world trust in their mighty armies, iron chariots and skilled soldiers. But without him we are helpless, reduced to nothing. When his presence is in our midst no one can destroy us. The only way for us to be guided or governed, to do battle and survive in these times, is to have God’s presence with us. Moses’ attitude was, “We operate on one principle alone. His presence drives out fear and confusion. ![]() The only thing that sets us apart from nonbelievers is God’s presence “with us,” leading us, guiding us, working his will in and through us. Moses knew it was God’s presence among them that set them apart from all other nations. We won’t take a single step unless we are assured of your presence.” He was saying, “Lord, if you’re not with us, we’re not going to make it. When he spoke face to face with the Lord, he stated boldly, “If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence” (Exodus 33:15). Moses was convinced that without God’s presence in his life it was useless for him to attempt anything. One of the most powerful examples is the life of Moses. Scripture provides endless examples of how the presence of the Lord empowers his people to live for him. This message is about the almighty power of God’s presence and how his children can lay hold of that power. ![]()
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