Lessons from the life of Deborah
And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. (Judges 4:4)
Deborah was the only woman Judge appointed over Israel. She was also a prophetess. God chose her to deliver Israel from Sisera, the captain under the King of Canaan.
The children of Israel, were being oppressed for twenty years under Jabin, the king of Canaan, and Sisera, his captain (Judges 4:2). Deborah, as a Judge at that time sent for a man called Barak and prophesied to him that God would use him to deliver Israel (Judges 4:6–7). However, Barak refused to go without Deborah, and she went with him.
In the battle that followed, the Bible says “…the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet” (Judges 4:15).
Though Sisera didn’t know it, he was fighting against a heavenly host, not just the army of Israel. The Bible says, “…the stars in their courses fought against Sisera” (Judges 5:20). God’s angels fought alongside the children of Israel to defeat their enemy.
Deborah’s courage and wisdom teach us that whatever role we are called for by God, is a place we have been anointed for by Him and we should fearlessly execute our duties as per our calling. In Deborah’s time it was not common for women to be at a position of leadership, but she was called, and she knew it. Like any good leader, Deborah led the way. She stepped up when called and did not hesitate to act. Therefore, as a Christian, remember to never fear to take definite actions of faith. God has called you to lead you into a life of triumphant victory procession in Christ Jesus (ref. 2 Corinthians 2:14).
Prayer:
Dear Father, thank you for calling me as a faithful soldier of your army. I refuse to be dictated by the norms of this world, but instead I’m led by the Holy Spirit. I’m strong in faith and give glory to your name forevermore. Amen!And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. (Judges 4:4)
Deborah was the only woman Judge appointed over Israel. She was also a prophetess. God chose her to deliver Israel from Sisera, the captain under the King of Canaan.
The children of Israel, were being oppressed for twenty years under Jabin, the king of Canaan, and Sisera, his captain (Judges 4:2). Deborah, as a Judge at that time sent for a man called Barak and prophesied to him that God would use him to deliver Israel (Judges 4:6–7). However, Barak refused to go without Deborah, and she went with him.
In the battle that followed, the Bible says “…the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet” (Judges 4:15).
Though Sisera didn’t know it, he was fighting against a heavenly host, not just the army of Israel. The Bible says, “…the stars in their courses fought against Sisera” (Judges 5:20). God’s angels fought alongside the children of Israel to defeat their enemy.
Deborah’s courage and wisdom teach us that whatever role we are called for by God, is a place we have been anointed for by Him and we should fearlessly execute our duties as per our calling. In Deborah’s time it was not common for women to be at a position of leadership, but she was called, and she knew it. Like any good leader, Deborah led the way. She stepped up when called and did not hesitate to act. Therefore, as a Christian, remember to never fear to take definite actions of faith. God has called you to lead you into a life of triumphant victory procession in Christ Jesus (ref. 2 Corinthians 2:14).
Prayer:
Dear Father, thank you for calling me as a faithful soldier of your army. I refuse to be dictated by the norms of this world, but instead I’m led by the Holy Spirit. I’m strong in faith and give glory to your name forevermore. Amen!