The last test that brought it down to this number involved having the men drink from a stream. If they lapped it up like a dog, they were dismissed. But if they cupped it up, staying alert, and drank it, they were accepted. I think that's exactly what I would have been doing. The telling of these stories perhaps helped raise up other such leaders when the people needed them or at least brought some encouragement during tough times - as they still do.
Stories are very powerful.
Take some time to sit down with your family and tell stories. You make memories doing that and might even do more than that as those stories becomes little means of strength for them to call on when they need them. Ordinary people, Lord, you do extraordinary things through ordinary people. We thank you for their examples, for their stories. We find renewed strengthen and encouragement in seeing and hearing what you did in and through them.