You can know your next step and still be afraid to take it. In Part 5 of The Underdog, we saw how God met Gideon in his fear. With only 300 men facing an overwhelming enemy, Gideon needed encouragement—and God knew exactly where he would find it. God knows what’s happening in your heart, too. You can be honest with Him about your fears and trust Him as you take the next step. Sometimes the encouragement you’re looking for is on the other side of obedience. And when God encourages you, pass it...

How do we know when God is speaking? In Part 3 of The Underdog, we continue through Gideon’s story in Judges 6 as he asks God for confirmation through the fleece. His story teaches us that hearing from God is not about constantly looking for signs - it is about becoming familiar with His voice. God speaks through His Word, through the Holy Spirit, and often in the quiet moments when we finally turn down everything else competing for our attention. The closer we get to God, the easier it...

Before Gideon could take on the enemy around him, God called him to deal with what was happening at home. In Week 2 of The Underdog, we continue through Gideon’s story in Judges 6 and look at what it means to experience God’s peace in the middle of conflict, confront the issues and idols from our past, live our faith publicly, and trust God when obedience brings opposition. What from your past is God asking you to surrender so you can move forward?