A Judge and a Warrior

Written By Betty Predmore

April 25, 2022

Here we meet Deborah... the only female judge we hear about in the Bible. But that's not all she was...she was also a prophetess who God spoke to, and she shared what God asked her to share.

Once again, the Israelites have found themselves in the midst of oppression. All because they made poor choices once again. (Will these people ever learn their lesson?)

God spoke to Judge Deborah (my mind keeps seeing Judge Judy) and told her to send the army to the Kishinev River where he would also lead that awful character...Commander Sisera, so that the Israelites could defeat Jabin's army. Barack, not really liking the sound of that, agreed to go only if she would go too.

With encouragement from Deborah, and assuredness that God would give them victory, Barak marched his armies to the Kishon River to take on that evil Sisera and his army.

During this battle Sisera escaped. (Isn't it just like an evil commander to run and hide?)

Jael, who we will from here on out refer to as the Warrior Woman, invited him to seek safety in her tent. When he asks for water, he was given milk. Did you ever wonder why?

Many times in my growing up years, I would hear about people drinking a glass of milk when they couldn't sleep. Me, not liking the taste of milk (unless it was filled with Hershey syrup) never tried this theory out. But apparently this idea has been around for much longer than we thought because here is our Warrior Woman giving this naughty commander a glass of milk.

Did she have a motive behind this? Was there a plan of action? Don't smart, brave women always have a plan of action? You bet!

Her plan was to lull this ruthless commander to sleep so she could put an end to his ruthlessness. (Permanently)

And that is what she did by driving a tent peg through his skull with a hammer. The thought makes me a little queesy and I am so glad God chose HER for this job instead of me!

But that is just the point. God chooses us...each of us...for his purpose. And while most of us are not called into battle like Deborah, or given the assignment of killing a wicked man like our Warrior Woman... we are all called to SOMETHING. We all have our own BATTLES in this life.

Are we fighting them bravely like Jael? Are we living in obedience like Deborah?

These two made a great team during that specific battle. Who is in your team, going to battle with you?


Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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