Hebrews 11:33, “who through faith conquered kingdoms,
administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions.”
Deborah listened and followed the voice of the Lord. Barak
followed Deborah’s plan, as long as she journeyed with him. Jael followed the
opportunity in her hands. When it was all over, Deborah and Barak sang, “That
the leaders led in Israel, That the people volunteered, Bless the Lord!” Judges
5:2
They conquered a kingdom that had kept Israel severely enslaved
for twenty years.
Each responded according to the abilities and opportunities
they were each given. “If you go, I will go!” Barak told Deborah. She reminded
him he would not then receive the acclaim for the victory. Instead it would go
to her—a woman and in that day’s culture Barak’s reputation would be
diminished.
Yet he was completely unwilling to perform the task apart
from her. I wonder if in reality he was unwilling to move apart from God’s
voice and he knew God had spoken through Deborah. Perhaps his reputation didn’t
matter as much to him as living a faith that followed only God’s words in
obedience. Once she agreed he flung himself wholeheartedly into the
instructions. The obstacles became irrelevant. He kept his eyes on God, as did
Deborah and Jael, and experienced God’s deliverance.
Lord, please keep us from false hesitation and give us
courage to follow with commitment and integrity—wherever You lead.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 110:3
“Thy people will volunteer freely in the day of Thy power;
In holy array, from the womb of the dawn, The youth are to
Thee as the dew.”
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