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Woman WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP. Women
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WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP WOMAN
Eliseo Aquino
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Women are capable of doing great things, especially if they have God’s help. However, the fear of taking a leap of faith prevents some from reaching their full potential.
The concept of leadership as a male preser
ve has raised serious questions. No one seems to realize that the best male leaders have been formed by women who have worked hard to give society better human beings.
Women can be leaders in whatever position they are in. The Bible speaks about many of them and describes their contributions to the society of their time. Three women mentioned in the Old Testament stand out for their influence on God’s people.
DEBORAH At a time where men had lost the desire to fight, a family woman stepped up to save her people with God’s help.
Pastor Samuel Mejía, in his message “Deborah, an Example to Follow,” mentions that God has no problem in using a woman as leader. The biblical story of Deborah is a confirmation. If men do not live up to the circumstances, then there will be women who will face any adversity that may arise.
“Deborah was such a strong and great leader that the general thought that if she was not to battle with him, he would have not been able to defeat the enemy. Barak did not lack courage; if so, he would have not become general. But there was something in Deborah that was above all men of war.
God has no gender favoritism. Deborah was a proven leader and the general knew that her leadership was bigger than his own,” said Pastor Samuel.
ABIGAIL In his message “Women Worthy of Emulation,” Pastor Humberto Henao mentions the qualities of Abigail, a knowledgeable and wise woman that persuaded David and his men and not to do something that they would regret later.
The Bible tells that when David’s men came to Nabal to ask for food, Nabal treated them badly and refused to give them anything. Seeing this situation, the servants went to Abigail so that she could prevent a tragedy.
“David was angry and he and his four hundred men were willing to destroy everything. However, Abigail faced the men and with convincing arguments made them come to their senses.
David was in the front, soldiers were around him with swords, the servants were expectant, and in the middle of them all was a woman handling the situation,”
said Pastor Henao.
A wise woman has so much power that she is able to transcend generations.
Women who are in spiritual growth must set Deborah as an example, as she was able to stop a war against her family.
ESTHER God put Esther in a very high position of the Persian Empire with a purpose: to prevent the destruction of His people. She took courage to go to the King to avoid the extermination of the Jews, even if it cost her life.
“The Story of Esther,” retrieved from the Devocionales Cristianos website, mentions that Haman wanted to destroy not only Mordecai for not kneeling before him but also his people, and so he made the King sign an irrevocable edict against the Jews.
When Esther found out, she was already a queen and held a powerful position.
She could have remained silent while her people suffered a great persecution, but she decided to speak up for her people and make a plan that put her life at risk. She commanded that all Jews fast, sought strength in God and He gave her the victory.
In one of the worst moments for the Jewish people, God brought salvation through a woman. But Esther did not find a solution through power but she held on to the truth and fought for it.
It is clear from these examples how the three women had elements of leadership.
They naturally became a source of inspiration and influence for both people and crowds.
Their acts allowed them to be recognized. They did not seek such recognition, they simply began to make adjustments in their lives and with God’s help they were instruments of change for those around them.
