Demanding Extra Sign was an Indication of Unbelief.. Judges6

Was Gideon testing God, or was he simply asking God for more encouragement? In either case, though his motive was right (to obey God and defeat the enemy), his method was less than ideal. Gideon seems to have known that his requests might displease God, and yet he demanded two miracles, even after witnessing the miraculous fire from the rock.

It is true that to make good decisions, we need facts. Gideon had all the facts, but still he hestitated. He delayed obeying God because he wanted even more proof.

Demanding extra signs was an indication of unbelief. Fear often makes us wait for more conformation when we should be taking action. Visible sign are unnecessary if they only confirm what we already know is true.

Today the greatest means of God's guidance is HIS Word, the Bible. Unlike Gideon, we have complete , revealed Word. If you want to have more of God's guidance, dont ask for signs, study the Bible.

Call on God in every Situation.. Judges 6

Again the Isrealites hit rock bottom before turning back to God. How much suffering they could have avoided if they had trusted HIM! 

Turning to God shouldnt be a last resort; we should look to HIM for help each day. This isnt to say life will always be easy. There will be struggles, but God will give us the strength to live through them. Dont wait until youre at the end of your rope. Call on God in every situation.