Hebrews 11:33, “who through faith conquered kingdoms,
administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions.”
Conquered
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. Was he 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.
Your thoughts,
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