God's Math Beats Yours

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When Gideon faced the Midianites with 32,000 men, he probably felt confident about his chances. But God had different plans. He reduced Gideon's army to just 300 men, a 99% reduction! Why? Because God wanted to show that victory comes from Him, not from what we can count.

This is the opposite of what we naturally do. We count our bank balance, our qualifications, our connections, and our resources to feel secure. But God operates differently. He counts the hairs on your head, something you've never bothered to do, showing His intimate knowledge and care for every detail of your life.

David learned this lesson the hard way. When he ordered a census of Israel, counting his military strength, God wasn't pleased. Despite warnings, David insisted on the count. The result? A plague that killed 70,000 people. David's counting came from pride and self-reliance, not from God's command.

The difference is clear: when we count what we can see, taste, and feel, we're relying on ourselves. Instead, count on God! Stop counting your limitations and start counting on His limitless power. Your security isn't in what you can count, but in the God who counts you precious.

🔑🔑🔑 Key takeaways:

• God reduced Gideon's army to 300 to demonstrate that victory comes from Him, not numbers.

• While we obsess over counting our resources, God counts even the hairs on our heads, showing how much He cares for you!

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