*DAILY DEW 11TH/MARCH/2022* *Faith Series: Barak, steps out in Faith* _Key Bible Text:_ *"One day she sent for Barak son of Abinoam from the city of Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, *The LORD, the God of Israel, has given you this command: 'Take ten thousand men from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead them to Mount Tabor. I will bring Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army, to fight you at the Kishon River. He will have his chariots and soldiers, but I will give you victory over him.' "* (Judges 4:6-7 (GNB)) _Bible Insight:_ Few stories strengthen my faith more than those that require their hero to step out in faith despite the possible consequences, risking ridicule and likely receiving little or no praise. These stories highlight God’s strength and mind as being far higher and boundless than that of human beings. I find the story of Barak in the book of Judges to be an example of such an inspiring hero. Barak, who is mentioned in the Faith Chapter, displayed faith in God when Deborah prophesied of Sisera’s defeat and eventual death. It took great courage and faith in God for Barak to not only believe Deborah’s prophecy, but also lead his army into battle knowing another would be credited with Sisera’s death (Judges 4:6-9). Barak was faced with difficult decisions. 1.Believing The first part of Barak’s decision required him to trust Deborah and believe God’s will revealed through her. Deborah was a prophetess judging Israel, and the people came to her for judgment (verses 4-5). While I’m sure Deborah was a valued and trusted authority in Israel, it would be naïve to think that Israel in the time of the judges regularly entrusted decision making and military strategy to a woman. Yet, as is evident in Judges 4:5-6, the children of Israel came to Deborah, and when she summoned Barak, he, too, came to her and listened. He asked that she come with him into battle, and he trusted the message she delivered to him from God. _MEDITATION:_ *"Barak had faith God would instruct him through Deborah and fulfill what she prophesied—that God would deliver Sisera and his army to Israel."* *#Kelli_Johnson* *#Friday_wisdomforliving* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Year_of_Big_Favours* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Resounding_Testimonies* *#Guest_Message* *#Hello_March* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg *WhatsApp Group:* http://bit.ly/The_David_Generation Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.