Reading
SAA Notes
The Song of Deborah is one of several by women in the Scriptures. These songs or prayers of Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, and Mary should be read and pondered. (Exodus 16:21, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Luke 2:46-55) Verse 2 is the key verse to the song.
SJA Notes
* Mighty God, Your steadfast love extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds.
“Why did you sit still among the sheepfolds, to hear the whistling for the flocks.”
When we move away from God, we move away from each other.
Even here with a victory, much of God’s people take no part.
Remember back when the eastern (past the Jordan) two-and-a-half tribes made the altar, and ALL of Israel came to bear on them.
Here there are two, maybe three tribes who join in the battle.
Many of those who were not there are called out in Deborah’s song.
As with Israel, so with us.
When we move away from God, we move away from each other. Party spirit, in-fighting, politicking, bickering – on and on.
We drift toward the broad road, and our relationships suffer, our societies start breaking apart.
As with Israel, so with us.
WE NEED JESUS, ALL OF US.
It is folly to think our need for Jesus ends with Him saving us.
Remember that He is even now seated at the right hand of God the Father in power, interceding for us His people.
This is our King Jesus, and we need Him today. Every moment.
Let us remember Him!
* God Above,
You have saved us from death to life, from enemies to friends, from not-Your-people to Your people.
Thank You Lord!
Amen.