“So” can be one of the most important two-letter words in our life. There is always a “so” after we hear from God. So, after Gideon heard a word from God, he responded immediately in obedience. Heaven always waits to see our response to His divine summons.
Some people choose to argue or enter into a prolonged debate with their Creator. Others agree with what they heard, but hesitate to take action.
Gideon not only responded immediately, he also acted vigorously. There was no food in the land, yet he offered a princely sacrifice. He might have excused his niggardliness due to poverty or hard times, but once Gideon heard from the Lord, he offered up the best that he had.
We often think of Gideon as being the “least” in his family. But God saw his heart and knew He had found a servant He could be pleased to use.