This week led by Pastor Aaron Ross, we took a deep dive back into The book of Judges chapters 4 and 5 and shifted our focus to Deborah, the only female judge, who rose to lead during a time of extreme oppression and spiritual decline. In a culture that often sidelined women, God raised Deborah, she was not just a judge she was a mother, a prophetess and a leader who saw what others were too afraid to face. We saw the power of availability in Deborah who was Leading from just underneath a Palm tree yet her wisdom and willingness to be used by God shifted the destiny of a nation. Sometimes, God does not look for the most qualified but he look for the most surrendered.
There are other unexpected heroes like Jael, a courageous non-Isreaelite woman who God used to deliver the final blow to the enemy, God can use you in your everyday surroundings to win major victories. In our daily lives, while we strive to identify if we are a "Barak" waiting for a sign or a "Deborah" ready to lead, we should first recognize that success is not about our strength but about following God, the one who has already won the battles. Step out in faith, stand firm against spiritual decline and watch God go before you. Amen.
