...and put trumpets

into the hands of all of them

and empty jars with torches

              inside the jars.

              Judges 7. 16

(God uses the most unexpected means

            and unlikely people

    to bring about the victory.

By what degree of impossibility

does it take for us

       to give God the glory

recognize

    and acknowledge His hand in this?

That which only God can do.

No other explanation.

We have only to listen, respond,

         and be faithful.

A trumpet, an empty jar,

       and a willing heart

       are all it takes.)

O LORD,

Help us to trust You in this

when we are so overwhelmed,

to know that You go before us,

run with us,

and bring about a victory

   that we could never imagine.

You reign.

Even in this.

Help us to follow You

   in whatever we struggle.