Deborah, the leader, prophetess and judge of Israel, her commanding general Barak, and a particularly bold woman named Jael had won one of the greatest battles of the Israelites over the northern Canaanite tribes. It brought an end to the once mighty city of Hazor and completed the total conquest of Canaan, just a few dozen years after Joshua had first entered the Promised Land. What Judges 5 records is the musical celebration of their triumph.
Judges 5:3
Even though Barak was a masterful military tactician, their victory song lets all the nations know that it’s the Lord who won the battle for them. It’s also a reminder that when God remains at the center, the land has peace (Judges 5:31).
America has many challenges…the withdrawal of troops from Iraq; the ongoing surge activities in Afghanistan; skirmishes involving our military men and women in other parts of the world; overt and covert activities. We have brilliant military commanders. Intercede for them today that they will wisely choose God as their source of wisdom and strength, and that they’d then be quick to give Him the glory.
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