Title

The Bible Is My Fleece

Scripture
God did so that night. It was dry on the fleece only
(Judges 6:40)
Devotional
Gideon’s fleece was a sign from the Lord that God was with him. Today, people often attempt to likewise “fleece” the Lord, seeking a sign from Him. We often find ourselves looking for God to do some kind of magic trick so that we will know what to do. We say things like, “Lord, if it is your will for me to do such and such, may this or that happen”. Gideon was all alone. He did not have the Word of God. We do.
I have found that the best fleece is my Bible. When I need to know which way to go or what to do, the Bible is my fleece. I am not talking about randomly turning to a passage for direction. We are to study the scriptures for guidance. Some folks practice what has been called “lucky dipping.” They randomly turn to a portion of the Bible seeking God’s direction. This can be dangerous. For example, you could turn to the scripture that says, “Judas hanged himself.” Thinking that you have the wrong verse you may turn to another, and it could read, “Go and do likewise.” Search and meditate on the Word, and listen to God.
Text For The Day
Judges 6:40: God did so that night. It was dry on the fleece only.
 
Thought For The Day
“God makes his will visible to men in events, an obscure text written in a mysterious language. Men make their translations of it instantly; hasty translations, incorrect, full of mistakes, omissions, and misreadings. Very few minds understand the divine language.” Victor Hugo in Les Miserables
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “Fleece” is simply a coat of sheep/goat wool. Among many believers it has come to be a means of finding direction. The Gospels refer to it as “seeking after a sign.” Jesus said of such, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah,” Matthew 12:39.
 
Referencing: “The Jews… said to Him, ‘what sign do You show to us, since You do these things?’ Jesus answered and said to them, ‘destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up,’” John 2:18-19.
 
Applying: May the Word of God reveal to you God’s will for your life. Seek His will in prayer, in the preaching of His Word, and above all, in the book we call the Bible.