Judg 6:36-40 | MHM | STEP | v. 36-37 : Gideon asked God for a sign to confirm that he would truly use Gideon to save Israel. He asked that a fleece of wool placed on the threshing floor would be wet with dew while the ground around it remained dry. God granted this sign, showing that He was with Gideon and would empower him for the task.

‏ Judges 6:36-40

v. 36-37: Gideon asked God for a sign to confirm that he would truly use Gideon to save Israel. He asked that a fleece of wool placed on the threshing floor would be wet with dew while the ground around it remained dry. God granted this sign, showing that He was with Gideon and would empower him for the task.

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v. 38-40: Gideon then asked for another sign, this time requesting that the fleece be dry while the ground around it was wet with dew. Again, God provided the sign exactly as Gideon had requested. Though Gideon's request for confirmation seemed to show a lack of faith, God graciously gave him these signs to strengthen his resolve. The Lord was patient with Gideon's weakness and wanted to assure him of the coming victory.

These miraculous signs demonstrated that the power for Israel's deliverance would come from God, not from Gideon's own abilities. The dew, which comes from the Lord and not from man, was a visible symbol of God's presence and provision. Gideon needed this encouragement before leading the Israelites into battle against their powerful enemies.