The Israelites served the Lord until Joshua and that generation died. The next generation quickly abandoned God. They did not even acknowledge God, let alone remember the mighty works He had done on behalf of the Israelites. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways!
The Lord took pity on his people. When Israel cried out to the Lord for help, God raised up judges to rescue them and turn their hearts back to Him. While the judge was alive, things went well . . . but when the judge died, the Israelites rode the spiral plunge downward, living worse than the generation before them.
In Judges chapter 4, enters Deborah, judge number 5. Deborah was a
Prophetess
Judge
Teacher
Counselor
Ruler
Wife
Mother
Song writer
Poet
Deborah was committed to God. She walked in her prophetic gift, able to discern wise answers for the disputes of the people who came to her. She led with integrity, encouraged people, and the people followed God.
God is looking for Deborahs today! Women with hearts passionate and committed to Him . . . hearts of integrity . . . women who can lead and encourage. If we have such a heart, God will do the rest!
Are you willing to say, Lord, here I am . . . I’m a Deborah or I want to be a Deborah . . . use me!
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