“And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour” (Judges 4:9a).

Deborah was a great leader because she knew how to delegate. However, it was obvious she would never ask anyone to do anything she herself wasn’t willing to do. This was proved when she asked Barak to lead an army against the evil Sisera. He respected Deborah enough to be honest with her about any concerns he might have had. He needed her support, faith, and wisdom. How did Deborah respond? She sprung into action. She lent a new meaning to the phrase, “woman active for Christ.” She was willing to trust God and carry out His commands. She also reminded Barak that when they won the battle, he wouldn’t receive any honor. God was going to receive the glory.

Women, we must first be faithful to trust and obey God in our churches then carry that out into our community. We can make a difference if we are willing to be active for Christ.

Sue Winchester

Missouri

Pray Together: Pray for new WNAC Executive Committee Members, Amy Johnson (IL) and Pam Hackett (SC).