A woman of keen mind, great courage and splendid faith,
Deborah was given supreme authority in israel by the
consent of the common people. This was an honor gained
by no other woman mentioned in the Bible, a unique privilege
that won for her the title, "Mother of Israel."

It was, however, during a period when her nation was
menaced by war that Deborah rendered her greatest service
to her country and won for herself lasting fame. Though
she was well aware that the Israelites had incurred God's
disfavor by their neglect and offenses, her faith in the,br> Lord's help never wavered. She knew that the Lord would
rescue His Chosen People, if only they would honor Him
and return to His service.

Realizing that Israel lacked good military leadership she
summoned Barak, in whom she saw promise of greatness. With
him she planned a campaign against Sisera, the Canaanite
commander and long-time oppressor of the Israelites, who had
formidable military power at his disposal. Before the battle
Deborah predicted that the highest honors of the campaign
would not go to Barak, but to a woman.

Deborah went with Barak into battle. When the Israelites
faced Sisera and his forces Deborah cried out to Barak,
"Up; for this is the day in which the Lord hath delivered
Sisera into thine hands." The Israelites, trusting in God,
annihilated their enemies. Sisera fled the field of battle
and sought refuge in the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber
the Kenite. As he slept Jael killed him, thus fulfilling
Debroah's prophecy.

Woman's initiative, courage and resourcefulness in meeting
challenging situations are well exemplified by Deborah. As
woman are called on increasingly in our modern society to
demonstrate these admirable qualities, the Christian woman
can be a powerful influence for good outside as well as
inside the home. The woman who actively participates in
preserving high moral standards in her community, thereby
protects all from the dangers that would threaten them if
these standards declined.

Midi ~ Standing In The Need Of Prayer ~

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