Daily Devotion: Powerful Faith

Scripture: 
Judges 4: 1-7

Main Verses:
Judges 4: 6-7
She sent for Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “The Lord, the God of Israel, commands you: ‘Go, take with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead them up to Mount Tabor. I will lead Sisera, the commander of Jabin’s army, with his chariots and his troops to the Kishon River and give him into your hands.’”

Observation:
The Israelites were one disobedient nation. Kings, rulers, prophets, and judges would rule them and their country would be in peace for some years, but on many occasions, they would go back to their old ways, worshipping idols and stubbornly refusing to change. And when the Lord punished them, they came back to the Lord who graciously accepted them back into His arms. In more ways, many Christians are like the Israelites. We would sin, go back to our old ways, forget about the Lord, and become miserable. And then we recognize that we have sinned because we realize we are reaping the consequences of our sins.

Deborah was one of the judges, a prophetess, who ruled during a time when Israel was once again a shattered nation. Tired of her nation's contempt against God, she decided to lead her country through victory. Through the power of God's command, she ordered Barak to gather his men and lead his army towards Sisera. Deborah's powerful faith in the Father led to the destruction of their enemies. Her authority as a spokeswoman of God led Barak to trust in her and believe that God is with them.

Application:
We can be a Deborah wherever we are today. If we remain in the Lord, we can have the confidence to declare that God is with us and will give us victory over all our enemies. When we put our trust in the Lord our God and in His promises, we will be brave enough to face difficulties and any troubles that Satan hurls at us. When you feel ignored or unsure of your direction, remember that like Deborah, you can always come to the Lord for guidance.

Prayer:
Thank you, Father, for revealing to me that I can be a Deborah whose powerful faith can win wars. Help me become a woman who listens to your Word. Teach me to be a powerful spokeswoman who can bring good change and victory in others. May I always learn to hear and recognize your voice clearly. This I pray in the mighty name of Your Son Jesus. AMEN.