06/05/2022 - UNDER THE PALM TREE

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And she would sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the mountains of Ephraim. And the children of Israel came up to her for judgment Judges 4:5

The Scriptures do not say the exact location where Deborah, the Lord’s Bee, pitched her tent. It´s important that we follow God’s direction in the smallest decisions to be made concerning our life. Whoever does not live under prayer, reading the Bible and judging all the things that come to him, will not take the right attitudes. God promises to instruct and teach us, saying that He will guide us with His eyes (Psalm 32:8). One hundred percent right!

Deborah’s ministry was innovative. In the midst of a people where patriarchy ruled, a married woman – whether she was a mother, we do not know – emerged as the judge of Israel. Lapidoth, the torch, had a hand in her work, but without interfering. He allowed God to use his wife, sending her to war (considered a man’s thing), and solve the conflicts that existed among the people. Allow the Father to use you as well!

Deborah played an important role in the deliverance of her nation from the oppression of Jabin, the “wise” king who was able to put the best captain prepared by Hell to shame the divine plan. He invested a heavy sum of resources to obtain 900 chariots of iron, which would make any man tremble. But the result proves that God is greater in every way, and His plans cannot be stopped (Job 42:2). Surrender to Him is the best decision!

It doesn’t matter what the devil is doing to you, nor if he has attacked you with an evil capable of taking your life at any moment. Believe in the One who is absolute Lord over everything, including the enemy´s power. You will see the beautiful deliverance worked by Him (John 11:40). Faith obtained through the Word is the greatest weapon to be used. With it, your life will be transformed in the twinkling of an eye. God loves to do good to every person!

The answer you need to hear from God has already been spoken. To find it, just go through the Biblical writings. Then, you will find the guidance for your deliverance. This is how the Lord is found by those who seek Him. Jesus said: You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me (John 5:39). They testify of you too; so, read the Bible carefully (2 Timothy 3:15-17).

Just as it happened to Esther, who placed herself in the hands of the Most High, it will also happen to you. There is a divine plan written about you. Even if you are living in the worst sin practiced by human beings, if you believe – God will deliver you completely. Your best moment of judgment is now. If you make the right resolution, you will be saved and sanctified. Be victorious with calm and faith. The Lord loves you!

No doubt you can come to the Father to be used in a wonderful way, but first – get rid of the sin that surrounds you so closely (Hebrews 12:1,2). Be honest and tell Him all your wrongdoings; then, believe that you have been heard and forgiven. Walk with the faith you have been given, and each day, deny yourself and follow the Lord Jesus (Mark 8:34). He is faithful!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares