Greetings Saints in the Lord!
Last night we looked a really interesting account of Deborah, the only female judge to serve in Israel (girl power – yea!). One of the interesting dynamics was between Deborah and Barak. God had called Barak to gather the armies of Israel and go to war with Jabin, who was oppressing Isreal. Barak basically said “I’ll go, but only if you (Deborah) will go with me.” Deborah didn’t lead the army, or fight in the battle, but her presence and her words gave confidence and strength to Barak to complete the task. He could not have done it without her. It can be that way in our own lives, in that sometimes we need a “Deborah” to be there for us. We are stuck in bondage or oppression, we know that God has called us out, and that He will deliver us. But we need someone to speak strength and encouragement to us along the way.
That is what the Christian life is supposed to be – each of us encouraging one another, praying for one another, speaking strength into each others lives.
Think about someone you know that may be going through a hard time. Why don’t you call them up, or email them, and speak some words of strength and encouragement to them? It may help them to win the victory!
Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday, as we examine Matthew 5, “The Temptation of Christ.”
...till the whole world hears,
Pastor Clay
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