In the Bible, many individuals are called by God, but often resist His call, as exemplified by Gideon from the tribe of Manasseh. Gideon regarded himself as the least among his clan, reflecting a profound sense of inadequacy in the face of Israel's current situation, which stemmed from disobedience to God and the worship of foreign gods. Despite his self-perception as the weakest man in Israel, God recognized him as a mighty warrior. This episode highlights the contrast between human self-view vs God's perspective, and allows us to ask questions about our own calling and resistance to God’s purpose. It becomes clear that God’s call invites us to fulfill a greater mission than we can can believe.

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In the biblical narrative of Joseph found in Genesis, we observe a profound journey of struggle and faith. Joseph, favored by his father Jacob, faced intense hatred from his brothers after sharing dreams that foretold his future prominence. Their animosity led them to sell him into slavery. Despite enduring false accusations and imprisonment in Egypt, Joseph remained steadfast in his faith and integrity. His eventual rise to power enabled him to save his family during a famine, highlighting that the struggles in the middle of our journeys are crucial for growth and reliance on God. This account serves as a reminder to persevere through challenges and maintain our dreams, despite external doubts and internal struggles.

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The text for this episode comes from the account of Elisha and Naaman and Gehazi from 2 Kings 5. After deceiving Naaman to get what he wanted, Gehazi was posed with a question from Elisha the prophet - 'Is this the time...?' It wasn't. It is never the time to deceive and lie to get what we want. It is never the time to say we will help the poor and needy when our plan is to get for ourselves.

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