Bible Study Verse
Judges 6:11-12
The angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” (NIV)

Thoughts
While traversing a small canyon while elk hunting in Arizona, I came upon a beautiful small healthy cactus growing out of what appeared to be solid rock in a small protected crevasse. I stopped and took a moment to contemplate the wonder of such a thing, realizing that God is definitely in control of all things and cares even for this small cactus that maybe even the birds missed seeing in order to steal its fruit in season.
(Ruben C)

Action Point
I immediately thought of Gideon when I discovered the thriving cactus. Read Judges 6 and Hebrews 11. Like so many of God’s faithful, though he lived in a cave, felt he was the least of his family; he thrived in the most impossible of situations, and became a “mighty warrior” for God. He was commended for his faith in spite of his social standing. If you are negatively affected by today’s economic situation, don’t forget that God is in control of everything. Put your faith in Him, nothing is impossible. Encourage yourself, read Matthew 17:20. You can stand on this promise.