Judges 7:2,3

Observe how graciously the Lord follows up the first tokens of his grace with the after actings of his favor. But I would have the Reader more particularly remark how the Lord deals with his people in the trials of their faith; even by a method which proves the reverse of human policy. While Midian was so numerous, who would have thought of lessening an army against them. But Reader! look at this scripture spiritually, and see if the same direction be not held forth to every warrior in the holy army of Jesus. Faith sends everything back but Jesus. All the success of the believer is in him, and in the power of his strength. "They overcame by the blood of the Lamb, " is the motto of all the holy army in heaven. Revelation 12:11.