Deborah
(The Judge) is on my mind again today. We know that Deborah had a palm tree
where the CHILDREN (not only the women) of Israel came up to her for judgment.
(I remember a joke where a child asked the Sunday School teacher where the
adults of Israel were as the Bible only records the stories/exploits of the
CHILDREN of Israel, lol).
Deborah was
God's response to the cries of the children of Israel against oppression.
Things were out of place.
"In
the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were
unoccupied, and the travelers walked through byways. The inhabitants of the
villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I
arose a mother in Israel." (Judges 5:6-7).
Barak, a
man of war, recognized that there was something about Deborah. He would not go
to war without Deborah going with him. It wasn't the right decision in this
case. I think there is a lesson there for the leader and the follower. As a
leader, you should teach your followers to trust IN GOD, not in YOU (however
well-meaning you are). As a follower, it is great to follow a leader but ensure
your faith is IN GOD, not in your leader (however well-meaning his/her
intentions are).
Still, it
is noteworthy that Barak, an army general had so much respect for a woman whose
only claim to fame was that she heard from God and gave the judgments to those
that required it. Selah!
I respect
those that minister to women because I am learning that women have needs that
are different from men. I agree with and respect that. What I don't agree with
is the notion that women cannot lead teams/groups that include men. The Great
Commission we received from Jesus Christ is to teach all nations...
"And
Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven
and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach
all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe
all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even
unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matthew 28:18-20).
I believe
you are responsible for teaching all nations to observe ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER
THAT HE HAS COMMANDED YOU!
So, what
are you waiting for, my sister? Go ahead and take advantage of the power
within. Reach someone today.
Have a
blessed and productive day.
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