Text: Judges 4-5

 

Introduction: Can you move mountains? Deborah was a mighty woman of God who served Israel as a judge. Her name means BEE…. her sting really hurts! Ouch!! God imparted to her (4) gifts that made her an outstanding leader, that are worth noting and incorporating into each of our lives.

 

1. Mighty Mothers who move Mountains need to be able to READ People! (Judges 4:5)
” And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah… and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.”
• Notice her counseling skills
• Observe her wisdom

 

2. Mighty Mothers who move Mountains need to be able to SEE down the road! (Judges 4:9)
“And she said, I will surely go with thee… for the Lord shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.”
• Hear her decisiveness
• Feel her courage

 

3. Mighty Mothers who move Mountains need to BELIEVE that our God is able! (Judges 4:14)
” And Deborah said unto Barak… up; for this is the day in which the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thine hand.”
• Faith drives her instead of her fearful emotions
• She dares to believe God

 

4. Mighty Mothers need to be able to LIFT up their hands in PRAISE to the LORD! (Judges 5:1, 2)
” Then sang Deborah… Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel.”
• Worship driven
• God focused

 

Conclusion: “Deborah arose a mother in Israel” (Judges 5:7). CHARACTER COUNTS! Thru a series of events, her leadership -character -traits can be observed as she was able to read people, see down the road, believe God, and give Him PRAISE & GLORY.

 

Happy Mother’s Day!
Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese