After God gave Gideon a calling to save Israel from Midianite oppression (Judges 6:14), He led Gideon and just 300 men to a miraculous victory over a vast Midianite army. Though the initial battle had been won, the mission wasn’t yet complete. Gideon and his men were still in pursuit—exhausted, but determined to finish what God had started through them.

Are you settling for less than what God has given or promised you? Maybe it’s in your calling, your relationships, your purpose. Maybe you started strong but now feel worn down by resistance, setbacks, or delays. The temptation to settle grows when the battle feels too long.

When I’m empty, hungry, weak, uncertain, or overwhelmed, I’ve learned where to go: the Word. When I consume it—really take it in—it nourishes me. His faithfulness fills the emptiness. It strengthens what’s weak. It reminds me of what’s true. And it helps me recall all the ways He’s come through before.

It’s not enough to hear. It’s not enough to be moved emotionally. The Holy Spirit may use someone to plant the Word in your heart, but unless you allow Him to grow deep roots of truth within you, you won’t endure.