Judges 7:15

Worshipped. Heb. shachah, “to bow down,” “to prostrate,” “to pay adoration.” At the recognition of so signal an evidence of the divine presence in his undertaking, Gideon responded as it is proper to do on all such occasions — he worshiped. No doubt his prayer expressed freely the thankfulness of his heart. So often those who are especially blessed of God forget to return the gratitude due Him.

Gideon’s worship was probably also a confession of a feeling of deep unworthiness. He had already given evidence of his humility when he spoke of himself as the “least in my father’s house” (ch. 6:15). Here he reaffirmed his attitude. It was this characteristic of his life that, among other attributes, peculiarly qualified him for his assignment. It is such men that God can use in His work. With them He can entrust a large degree of success, for He knows that they will not take the glory to themselves. Pride and self-sufficiency unfit a man for the work of God.