For all of Gideon’s weaknesses, he did have a heart that honored God. The moment it was clear that he had encountered God, Gideon’s immediate response was to worship.
In those moments when we face difficult circumstances or fierce opposition, we need to watch for the opportunity to have a worshipful encounter. It is often in the midst of our difficulties that we see God in ways we never had before.
If we become consumed with the task of obeying God, or if we immediately focus on the problems and difficulties, we may miss the opportunity to enjoy a powerful, fresh encounter with almighty God.
Gideon had just been given an extremely difficult and dangerous assignment. He might have become consumed with logistics. He might have had his mind racing with tasks that needed to be performed. But his immediate reaction was to take time to worship the One who had just spoken to him. Perhaps this glimpse into Gideon’s heart reveals why God chose to work through this fearful farmer in the first place.