Gideon's Gift To An Angel
By Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Rains | March 2, 2024
Turn to Judges 6:17-27. Today’s sermon, “Gideon’s Gift To An Angel,” is the eighth in our angelic encounters series. The text reads: “Show me a sign… the angel… touched the flesh… fire… consumed.” Let’s pray: Father, thank You for this Rally Day host. Save souls, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Fresh from being called a “mighty man,” Gideon doubted, asking an angel for a sign. He offered a meal—a kid, cakes, broth—which the angel turned into a fiery sacrifice, vanishing after. God reassured him, “Peace, fear not,” then tasked him to topple Baal’s altar. Three truths shine through.
God Grants Assurance
“Show me a sign that thou talkest with me” (v. 17). Gideon, pinch-me stunned, needed proof this was real. The angel waited as he prepared a meal—proof of God’s patience. I’ve seen it too: a vision of an open door, a couple saved at their doorstep. God meets our doubts with signs—like fleece or fire.
God Accepts Our Gifts
“Lay them upon this rock… fire… consumed” (vv. 20-21). In poverty, Gideon’s meal was a sacrifice, like the widow’s mites or her last biscuit for Elijah. God didn’t eat it—He burned it, accepting it His way. Give Him your heart, your all—you’ll never regret it; He multiplies what’s offered.
God Alters Our Lives
“Throw down the altar of Baal… build an altar unto the Lord” (vv. 25-26). From a fearful farmer, Gideon became Baal’s foe, altar-builder for God. Salvation alters destiny—heaven’s yours. Like the song, “I’m not the same daddy,” trust Him, kick sin out, and watch Him change you.
