Nakedness

Judges 6:37 “look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you said."

I wanted to see what else the Bible had to say about wool. So, after searching, I found;

“Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my wool and my flax given to cover her nakedness.” Hosea 2:9

And

 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18.

Our skin can be thought of as wool. Our spirits reside in these bodies until we are given new bodies in Heaven. 1 Corinthians 15:40 Also, when you start to live more in the Spirit, you start to look at your body differently. Jesus saved you and now instead of sin burdened bodies we have “wool” covering our nakedness or Spirit.

I’d like to talk about Judges 6:20 & 21 though. The Angel of God told Gideon to throw out the broth and put the meat and the unleavened bread on The Rock. Our earthly bodies are meat and the unleavened bread is righteousness through affliction/direction, deliverance, and freedom. Gideon gave himself to The Lord as a sacrifice. What have you sacrificed lately?

The Angel of the Lord only had to use the very tip of His staff. He didn't need to smash, hit, or swing it. He only used the very tip and as soon as He touched the meat and unleavened bread fire came out of The Rock and then consumed the meat. Notice how the fire came out of The Rock first. Who is The Rock on which you stand? Jesus. He is your firm foundation. He is also your Rock of Offense and your Precious Chief Corner Stone.

What’s with the fire? Well, what happens when you are “on fire for God”? When you have The Spirit, The Holy Spirit, you literally have a fire blazing in your heart. Transgressions against the laws of God, fear, human nature, etc. are not welcome and are consumed by The Almighty. He will direct you, push you, pull you, lead you, and take you through things to teach you, to bring you closer to Him, to make it easier for His Spirit to shine through you. When people see you, they should see Him. However, fire is hot and it burns. When godliness gets close to ungodliness, it’s painful. I've had my fair share (and I’m probably not done yet) of complaining, crying, yelling, and struggling with Him, but He always wins and when I come out on the other end, I am happier and stronger.

He loves you SOOOOO much that He isn't going to just let you go when times get tough. His love is so complete that He understands EXACTLY what you are going through, I repeat, His love is so complete that He understands EXACTLY what you are going through and can't wait for you to see who He is creating in you. You are a new creation! Trust Him no matter what! Hallelujah!!!!!!!

Gideon had to ask the Lord for confirmation a few times before obeying The Lord and defeating those whom God had sent to overcome Israel. How many times have you asked God for confirmation? He is more than patient and answers you every time. Are you listening or are you struggling with Him? See, Jesus gave us power to overcome obstacles. Every time the enemy throws something at you (affliction/direction from God) The Alpha and Omega wants you to let Him consume the sin in your life. You have the power to worship, dance, and sing every time someone hurts you, bills stack up, sickness enters your life, etc. You are stronger than the problem because The Creator is by your side! The things of the world got you down? Find out what happens when you look to God. I dare you!

P.S. Look up how Gideon was treated by his people. How did they talk to him before he was appointed and how did they talk to him after he was appointed by The Everlasting?