Throwing the Fleece

“Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me. Let me make just one more request. Allow me one more test with the fleece, but this time make the fleece dry and let the ground be covered with dew.” – Judges 3:39,40 One way to hear the voice of God is what I call “Throwing the fleece,” based on the story of Gideon. When the Midianites invaded Israel, God called Gideon to lead an army against them. An angel appeared, gave instructions, and ignited Gideon’s offering as a sign. Convinced, Gideon destroyed his community’s idol and altar to Baal, then gathered his army. Before attacking, he asked God for confirmation: he placed a wool fleece outside, requesting that if God wanted him to fight, the fleece would be wet and the ground dry in the morning. It happened as he asked, but Gideon asked once more for the