Gideon: Part 2

The second act in the Gideon saga comes in Judges 6:36-7:14 when Gideon asks for repeated signs from God to confirm that the word really is from Him.  We often hear of people "casting a fleece" to determine God's will for them, but the context of this story shows that this is not a procedure that is especially recommended. However, God humors Gideon in his request and even throws in an additional sign by letting Gideon overhear a dream that an enemy soldier has had, predicting victory for the Israelite forces.

Gideon: Signs (2012) (16" x 20")

acrylic and collage on canvas