The Winning Volunteer

We praise you, LORD! Our soldiers volunteered, ready to follow you.

Judges 5:2 (CEV)

God must have messed up when he made me this way. I don’t have the skills or special talents to do anything great.

Many people have felt this way. Some try to change themselves. Others give up and don’t try to do anything. But some people trust God.

Deborah was one of those. In Bible times, women were not usually leaders. But Deborah willingly released complete control to God so he could equip and use her. She became a prophetess and a judge over her people.

It was a hard time for Deborah’s people. For 20 years, another country had oppressed them. They lived in fear of the enemy’s strong army and their 900 metal chariots.

So, God gave Deborah another assignment. He told her it was time to fight back and win. Deborah relayed God’s message to Barak, the commander, to assemble the troops. He refused to go into battle without her. So, she went and made sure everyone knew God was fighting for them. They easily won the battle.

When you are not certain what God is doing with you, volunteer for whatever job he has. He uses the willing person and gives them exactly what they need!

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Who do you admire? Ask them what problems God helped them overcome.

PRAY

God, I don’t know how you can use me. But I am willing to do whatever you ask! Please lead me today.

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Please read...

Isaiah 40:29–31

Isaiah 64:8

2 Corinthians 12:9

Philippians 4:13

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This devotional was written by Tonia Gutting for the Hero Squad Program of the American Bible Society. Hero Squad provides complimentary faith-based resources to strengthen and encourage Military families through God’s Word. For more information or to enroll your Military family, check out our website:www.myherosquad.org.