Good morning, friends! 😊 It’s Thursday, 12th September, and guess what? On this day in 490 BC, the legendary Battle of Marathon took place – a small army of Greeks faced overwhelming odds against the mighty Persians and, against all logic, they emerged victorious! Talk about an underdog story.
Now, I’m not suggesting you grab a sword and shield for the daily commute (though it might help on the Tube! 😂), but I think there’s something powerful we can take from this. Often, life throws what seems like impossible situations at us—whether it’s that mountain of paperwork, a relationship that’s strained, or just a day that feels like it’s dragging on.
In these moments, we can draw from the story of Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon, much like the Greeks, faced insurmountable odds when God whittled down his army to just 300 men to defeat the Midianites. And yet, with God on their side, victory was certain. Judges 7:7 says, “The Lord said to Gideon, ‘With the three hundred men that lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hands.'” (NIVUK).
Here’s the point: God doesn’t always need the strongest, the most prepared, or even the most confident. He just needs us to trust Him and step forward in faith, no matter the odds. Whether it’s a battle at work, a personal struggle, or just getting through today’s to-do list, we can rely on the same God who gave Gideon and those ancient Greeks victory. What’s our job? To show up and believe.
So, whatever you’re facing today, remember—you and God make an unbeatable team! 🎯
Be encouraged, and keep your faith strong. God’s got this!
