For every battle God has a strategy. So don’t just pray about the battle, ask God to show you the strategy for winning. The vision will always be greater than the person who’s called to fulfill it. “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it”. God knows the weight-load you can handle, the materials required and how it will all fit together in your life. Could it be He’s already been speaking to you but you’re afraid to act on it? I spoke to a young man this morning that finds himself in the same position. And what I said to him this morning I say to you. “The One who said to Gideon, “Surely I will be with thee,” is saying the same to you today.”

     “But people are criticizing me!” you say. They criticized Gideon too. So God told him, “If you are afraid…go down to the camp…and listen to what they are saying…you will be encouraged”. God sent Gideon down to the enemy camp to hear what they were saying – to encourage him! When he arrived a soldier was telling a friend about his dream, “A round loaf of barley bread came tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent with such force that the tent…collapsed. His friend responded, ‘This can be nothing other than the sword of Gideon…God has given…the whole camp into his hands.’ When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped God”. When you need encouragement – listen to what your critics are saying! It’s a class for your enrichment. You’re making a difference, otherwise they wouldn’t even notice you. Let their attack strengthen your faith and sharpen your focus. You must be doing something right to warrant this much attention!