DEBORAH, THE PATRIOTIC WOMAN
Memorise: Who can find a
virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10
Read: Judges 4:4-9, Bible in
one year: 1st Kings 14:1-15:32, Proverbs 18:1-14
Deborah was a patriotic
woman. She was a prophetess, who used the anointing of God on her life to judge
and instruct Israel
in the way of righteousness. Are you a virtuous woman? In what way is you life
affecting your community? The name Deborah means ‘bee’. She lived up to her
name by her industry, sagacity and great usefulness to the society, her
sweetness to her friends and her sharpness against her enemies. How far does
your name influence you? What influence does the name of Christ have upon
you? Have you been able to influence
others to Christ? Deborah was said to be the wife of Lapidoth. ‘Lapidoth’ means
‘lamp’. As one associated with light, Deborah was a blessing to her community.
Are you a blessing or a curse to your family, friends, acquaintances,
neighbours, community, state or nation? Deborah was intimately acquainted with
God. She was a judge and a prophetess. How close are you to the Almighty? From
the life of Deborah, we learn that God depends on man to carry out His rescue
operations and programmes. However, no man should see himself as indispensable.
God can use anyone.. Any man or woman who purges himself or herself can be used
as a vessel unto honour by the Master. 2 Timothy 2:21 says:
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall
be vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared
unto every good work.”
Don’t be too big for God. He
has alternatives. As a prophetess and a judge, Deborah’s head was perpetually
greased by the oil of the anointing. To excel in God’s service, you need the
anointing. It is the anointing that destroys the yoke. Deborah was picked from
among the rebellious multitude in Israel. God still has His own
vessels. He uses whoever yields himself or herself to Him. Deborah did not
allow her gender and other issues of time and life to block her focus or stifle
her consecration. She was entirely devoted to the services of God in Israel. There
is no person without challenges. However, God expects diligence and total
consecration in whatever is confirmed to your hands. Deborah was a good leader.
She gave her followers the assurance of victory and did not fail. She raised
their hope, and she delivered. Are you a morale-booster or a discourager? She
helped the faith of her subordinates to grow strong. She was also submissive to
her husband. How submissive are you?
Key Point:
God is no respecter of
persons. What He needs from you is holy living. Live a life of holiness and you
will be used of God.
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