In this beautiful painting of Deborah, Israel's only woman Judge, the artist, Donna Smallenberg, (www.donnasmallenberg.com) captures Deborah's essence, that of a brave leader with the genteel of the feminine. Deborah oversees her responsibilities with Holy wisdom that reflects her reliance upon God. Donna shares her thoughts in creating this piece:
This painting portrays Deborah, the prophetess, crowned in victory, high on a cliff on Mt. Tabor as the Israelites are in battle against their oppressors in the valley below. During those times the Israelites didn't have any weapons (Judges 5:8) a direct result of their rebellion. I show Deborah having weapons and armor because of her dependence on God. She watches what unfolds in the heavens, not the earthly battle below. She symbolically represents the church of our day, and challenges and encourages us to take hold of the heights in God.
This is why I chose her to represent The Warrior Wife. God is calling His women forth - to rise up and move in the authority and power of our great God. Fighting not in the flesh, but in the spirit, against the darkness that tortures, tempts, and taunts us and those we love.
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6
Our faith is inspired and engaged when we remember the battle belongs to the Lord. And we are able to answer the assault on our lives with a shield of faith and sword of the Spirit, and determine this day to not give the enemy another inch of ground.
Consider our retreat November 4 and 5, 2011 in Carmichael, California. Becoming the Warrior Wife - Bold and Courageous. Register at heather.duzan@gmail.com.
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