Walk With Me in Victory
Monday, May 15
Judges 4:8-9 NKJV
And Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go!” So she said, “I will surely go with you; nevertheless there will be no glory for you in the journey you are taking, for the Lord will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.” Then Deborah arose and went with Barak to Kedesh.
Devoción
When the Israelites were being oppressed by Jabin's army for twenty years, they cried out to the Lord for help. Deborah, who was leader of Israel at that time, was a judge appointed by God who spoke the words of God to the people. God heard the prayers of His people and chose Deborah to lead the people and deliver them from their oppressors.
God called Barak, a commander of the Israelite army, to lead his people into battle. Deborah spoke to Barak, telling him that God had commanded him to take 10,000 men and lead them up to Mount Tabor. God promised to deliver Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army, into their hands. Deborah had confidence in the Lord that what He said would happen.
Barak was hesitant to go into battle without Deborah by his side. He asked her to go with him and she agreed. But she warned him that the honor of the victory would not be his but a woman's. Deborah was a woman of great faith and courage who was willing to stand by Barak and lead her people into battle.
The story of Deborah reminds us of two things: God can use anyone to do His work. Deborah was a woman, and in a time when women were not always viewed as leaders, God chose her to lead His people. Secondly, Barak had greater confidence that victory would come when he had someone who walked closely with the Lord “in the trenches” with him.
This week, like Deborah, depend and believe in the promises of God for victory even if the battle has only begun or seems impossible to win. And two, look for others in your life that could gain encouragement by seeing your example of dependance on the Lord.
Oración de hoy
Dear Lord, like Deborah, I want to have confidence in your promises and believe in victory, even when the battle seems difficult or impossible to win. Help me to trust in you and follow your lead, even when it requires stepping out of my comfort zone or facing challenges. And Lord, may my example of dependence on you encourage others around me to also trust in you and seek your guidance. In Jesus' name, amen.
Aplíquelo hoy mismo
- Invite someone to church this coming Sunday. Just as Deborah accompanied Barak in battle, you accompanying someone to church may be leading them a victory they desperately need.
- Be an encourager to others. Just as Barak gained confidence from having Deborah by his side, we too can be a source of encouragement to others in our lives. Encouraging others helps them to grow in their faith and to trust in God's promises just as we do.
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