Gideon instructed his men to do two things: cover a torch in a clay pitcher, then break it to let the light shine and blow the trumpet, shouting, "The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon!" This is what all Christians must do. Shine your light. Remove whatever hides it and let it glow.

Let your light shine before others so they see your good works and recognize you've been with Jesus. Then sound the trumpet. Actively share the gospel and proclaim Christ crucified. Bring the message to people. Don't let them avoid it. Speak it clearly.

Remember the Church’s true cry: "The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon!" God does the work, but we must join in. If we only say, "The sword of the Lord!" we risk idleness. If we only say, "The sword of Gideon!" we rely too heavily on human strength. We must unite the two: "The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon!" We can't do anything alone, but with God's help, we can do everything. Let us go out, serve boldly, and trust that God will be with us. He will cause our enemies to fall, and He will reign forever.