Why is God's glory important in the story of Gideon?

In Judges 7, God intentionally reduced Gideon's army from 32,000 to only 300 men to ensure that when victory came, it would be clear that it was God who delivered Israel from the Midianites, not human strength or strategy. God’s desire for His glory is underscored in His reasoning: He did not want Israel to boast saying, 'My own hand has saved me.' This act of demonstrating His power through weakness reflects a core tenet of Reformed theology: God's sovereignty and glory are paramount, as He desires to be recognized as the sole source of salvation and victory. In this way, the narrative encourages believers to rely on God’s strength rather than their own efforts.