Personal Narrative: Gideon's Life

Just as God elected the Israelites, He has also elected me to be one of His children and disciples. I have never considered myself important enough for God’s attention. However, I now realize that God chooses the imperfect people to be his disciples. God chose people such as Abraham, Jacob, and Gideon to carry out his will and be influential characters in ancient times. God has also chosen me to carry out his will and to influence the people in my life.
Gideon was a young man who freed the Israelites from the Midianites. He was the most unlikely candidate for God’s plan. He was from the smallest clan and was the youngest member of his family. God, however, saw greatness in Gideon and called him to free the Israelites.
Gideon’s story begins with the Israelites turning away from God. God punished them by delivering them to the Midianites for seven years. The Midianites oppressed the Israelites and were ruthless to them. The people of Israel called out to the Lord and God sent them a prophet. God said to his people, through the prophet, “I …show more content…
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