Gideon and his signs

[MrShorty]

Recently read through Gideon's story (Judges 6). It is interesting to me that Gideon "got away" with asking for the signs that he did. A few things about Gideon that maybe make it ok? Most of those who are condemned for seeking signs are seeking for proof of God's existence. In Gideon's case, he had no doubt that God existed and could perform marvelous works in his life. However, Gideon was being asked (and would later be asked) to lead the Israelites in battle (in one case with no more than 300 men). He needed something more than "I think God might have called me to lead this people" in order to accomplish what he was called to do. If God called me to do something difficult, I would want some kind of experience that would confirm to my heart and mind that I really was called of God.

[Blackmarch]

Recently read through Gideon's story (Judges 6). It is interesting to me that Gideon "got away" with asking for the signs that he did. A few things about Gideon that maybe make it ok? Most of those who are condemned for seeking signs are seeking for proof of God's existence. In Gideon's case, he had no doubt that God existed and could perform marvelous works in his life. However, Gideon was being asked (and would later be asked) to lead the Israelites in battle (in one case with no more than 300 men). He needed something more than "I think God might have called me to lead this people" in order to accomplish what he was called to do. If God called me to do something difficult, I would want some kind of experience that would confirm to my heart and mind that I really was called of God.

I agree. We had an investigator on my mission who was pretty much asking for signs during a certain week.. and was getting them almost as soon as she was done praying, a lot.