Deborah A WOMAN OF LEADERSHIP

Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time. Judges 4:4 Scripture gives us very little background information about Deborah; however, we are told that she was “the wife of Lappidoth.” The Jewish sages explain that “Lappidoth” was a name that Deborah’s husband earned, but they credit Deborah for starting him on his road to success. According to Jewish tradition, while Deborah was an intellectually and spiritually advanced woman, her husband was nothing special. He wasn’t even motivated to grow or change. This must have been disappointing for Deborah, but she didn’t shout at him, attack him, or tell him he was no good. Instead, she made lappidoth, or wicks, and she asked her husband to bring them to the Tabernacle to be used for the menorah lamp. Deborah’s husband went on this errand and he was completely inspired by the holiness of the Tabernacle, as she knew he would be. Motivated to be a part of it, her husband realized that he could make even thicker wicks so there would be even more light in the Tabernacle. Deborah’s husband was honored for his contribution and became known as Lappidoth for what he accomplished. The Tabernacle was enlightened, Deborah’s husband was elevated, and she had never even said a word. That is powerful leadership. That is feminine leadership — nurturing and encouraging, inspiring growth through love. There is a story told about a circus clown and an elephant who sits on the clown’s hat. The clown gestures wildly and yells at the elephant Click here to buy Learn WordPress Today ... Easy Video Training!

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