Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Blessed, Not Honored

September 27th, 2015
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I will go, but if you go with me - Judges 4:8

Military leader named Barak lead Israel into victory over the Canaanites but was reluctance to lead couragously was costly

God promised victory but Barak told Deborah he would go only if she promised to go with him

Barak demonstrated a measure of respect and honor for Deborah but also a lack of courage and faith on his part

Deborah agreed but told Barak he would receive no honor for God would use a woman in his victory - Judges 4:9

How do you respond when God calls you to do something great?


Key Phrase: Barak demonstrated a measure of respect and honor for Deborah but also a lack of courage and faith on his part