Women's History Month: What Woman in Scripture am I Most Like? (Jael)

Woman in the Scripture I am Most Like: JAEL

Opening:
BORN TO CONQUER
Scripture: Judges 4-5-9; Judges 5:2, 6, 11, 24-27

Text:
During a war between Israel and Canaan, the enemy commander Sisera fled and hid in Jael’s tent. Instead of protecting him, she took decisive action and killed him, ending the threat and helping secure victory for Israel under the leadership of Deborah.

Devotion: 
Jael was aggressive, bold, decisive, unafraid to act, God’s servant, and well informed. She did not need to be told what to do. She was proactive, self-managed, dependable, and accountable. She took initiative solving the problems and courageously faced danger.  
 
Lesson/Takeaway: 
Jael didn’t honor man, she honored God, and His Judge, Deborah. She acted spontaneously and took advantage of the opportunity to finish the job. He used an unlikely woman that was living for Him to save all. 
I can relate to her in my walk because I am the unlikely person, but I WAS MADE TO PRAISE HIM! You don’t just praise God when you go to church and sing praise songs; that’s just religion. You praise God with your life, homage, and devotion. I made my vow and never looked back. I work great under pressure (last minute tasks), with God’s power. I just do what needs to be done.

Prayer:
​Lord, please allow your daughter to be courageous when challenging situations befall her. May she see it as you trusting her with a test and an opportunity to flex her faith. I pray that she will call out to You for help and embrace however You answer. In Jesus' name, amen.

 EVANGELIST VICKIE CHINEY-SMITH (EVCS) The Praise Raiser 

Evangelist Vickie was raised in KCMO. She’s earned a Bachelor’s in Sales and Marketing (Devry/2017); a Master’s in Public Business Administration (Keller Business School of Devry/2018); a Master’s in Theology (LU, Lynchburg, VA/2023), and holds a certificate in Family Counseling (Prepare/Enrich).

EVCS is a licensed Evangelist (COGIC), PR Specialist, and prayer intercessor. She facilitates the MIDDAY WORD Spiritual Brunch - Tuesdays - 2:00 PM CST/FB. She co-authored an Amazon Best Seller, Influence 365, (2/7/22). She’s the community PR Associate at Raymanningsingers.com, and is the producer/host of “RAISE THE PRAISE”W/EVCS Radio Program (WED/FRI/SAT 11am – 12pm CST).

EVCS is the manager at Better At Home Services, Inc., -Independence, Missouri. She’s the special advisor to her pastor and the administrative assistant to Earnest L. Fisher, Sr. at New Hope Tabernacle of Faith COGIC - Raymore, Missouri. EVCS is married to Elder Donald Smith, Jr. (26 years), with 2 daughters, 3 sons, 11 grandchildren and 4 greats.
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