realize that people respect what they say and
want to know more about them. They want
to know more of what the leader knows, and
they want to act like that leader. Deborah had
no problem directing and delegating actions
without fear. This was quite a feat in a day
and age when women were not respected
for their leadership abilities. It was certainly a
male-dominated society, but she carved out
her place among the crowd and then stood
out. Women today are doing the same thing
and with fewer barriers, but with some of the
same prejudices by men. We can take note
from Deborah. She did not back down from a
battle, and most importantly, she was confident because she followed the leading of God.
It’s not hard to wage war on any threat when
you’ve been assured by the Almighty that
you’re going to win.
We can look at Deborah’s dominion
over timidity and doubt, and her unbreakable bond with God and realize we can be as
dynamic and victorious as she. When we listen to the leading of the Spirit and don’t question what we already know is right, and when
we stay driven toward the outcome—whether
the journey there is easy or tough—without
pause, then blessings can abound. Deborah
did it without losing her following or her faith.
And upon her victory, she and Barak praised
God, the ultimate leader of our lives.
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