Then I will know that you are going to help me rescue Israel as you promised - Judges 6:37
Some move out courageously and say, "Lets get started!" while others need to test the waters before taking their steps of faith
Gideon was a man of God who needed to be sure; was not a from a lack of faith
He apparently wasn't sure of he heard God correctly he asked God twice for a sign of confirmation
Gideon wanted to know without a doubt that he understood God's calling
God wasn't angry when Gideon asked him to confirm his commands and he won't be angry with you either