I tend to shy away from trying the “fleece method” when I’m seeking God’s direction. After all, God often uses circumstances involving closed or open doors when we seek His counsel. He gives us brains to weigh our options.
And yet, sometimes the way forward isn’t clear. Or, sometimes there are two clear and potentially good choices, what then? Is it ever appropriate to “lay out a fleece” before the Lord?
Let’s take a look at the original fleece story in Judges 6:36-40: