22,000 men went home and Gideon was left with 10,000. God told him he still had too many. To decide who he would keep, God told them that when they went to the water to drink, those who lapped like a dog would be his army. His army was reduced to 300 men. The Lord then told Gideon that He would deliver the Midianites into his hand. Victory was assured.
There may come a time in your life when you may feel the enemy pressing in on every side. Isn't it great to know that Gideon's God is your God too. As long as God is on our side, we have nothing to fear. He proved to Gideon that the only way He could win was through His power and His alone. No matter what situation you are in today, if you rely on God and allow Him to work it out, you will come through victorious.