The beginning of this chapter reminds me of something CS Lewis said. He said you wouldn't think much of someone who said they supported the resistance (France in WW2) if they only did so after the Allies had retaken France. So those who are hoping to wait until Jesus returns to declare Jesus as Lord are in a bad position.
Here, the Gideon was in the mopping-up stage. Yes, the rulers hadn't been caught, but they were on the run, yet what we have to assume is that fear keeps those who should be supporting Gideon from doing so. Gideon brings back the proof and then punishes those who were playing it safe. To me is a reminder that we need to support those who are right, even if it means putting ourselves in possible jeopardy. Waiting until the war is won is the coward's path, and in the end, cowards are punished.
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