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Leader Devo
As a “girl dad” four times over, I’m always intrigued by the biblical stories that highlight women of faith. Now, don’t get me wrong—I love football, red meat, and Gladiator just as much as the next guy. But I do have a soft spot for the heroines of Scripture.
There was nothing soft, however, about Deborah. Check out Judges 4–5. This woman was a lean, mean, judgin’ machine! As the only female judge in the book of Judges, she thrived in a male-dominated society and proved she was just as capable—and often more so!—than the men of her era. And after her resounding victory over Canaanite king Jabin’s army, it was Jael, another woman, who dealt the final blow to Jabin’s fleeing general with a tent peg!
Deborah and Jael were unlikely heroines because women had far less social clout in this time. But choosing those who might seem unsuitable is God’s modus operandi. He loves working through unlikely people.
Aren’t you glad for that? Because it’s so easy to dismiss ourselves as unfit for service in God’s kingdom.
I’m not gifted enough.
My sins and shortcomings are too great. I’m just so … regular.
If you’ve ever felt like that (and we all have), you’re qualified to serve the Lord! He displays His power most prominently through weak human vessels (2 Corinthians 12:9). He puts His perfect wisdom on display in situations that seem impossible to us (1 Corinthians 1:25).
If you’re feeling pretty unlikely this week … get ready. Because God will work through you!
—Josh Cooley
Children’s Minister and Author
Contributor to Wonder Ink
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Word of Wonder:
Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. God will be with you wherever you go.
— Joshua 1:9
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