Unsung Sisters of Action: דְּבוֹרָה Debora [Tobit's Grandmother]

Tobit 1:8

"And the third I gave unto them to whom it was meet, as Debora my father's mother had commanded me, because I was left an orphan by my father."


Facts:

Name Origin:The bee from it's systematic instincts; Bee

Tribe: Naphtali

Husband: Ananiel son of Aduel

Characteristics: Strong, Wise, Humble, meek, loving, obedient, virtuous,  

Action:

Sister Debora is the embodiment of the woman describe in Proverbs 31!

Tobit’s life illustrates the teachings of the laws, statues and commandments afforded him by his grandmother.

Facing rumors and gossip all the while suffering the heartache of losing her son Tobiel to idoltary, Debora continue to put forth good works. Have you ever stopped to consider the mental anguish a father and mother may feel when their son or daughter goes astray from their upbringing? Their son Tobiel fell from the house of Jerusalem revolted and sacrificed unto the heifer Baal leaving his son orphan. The scriptures doesn't mention Tobit's mother but we must not assume the worst.

In holy behavior Debora accepted her son’s parental duties providing Tobit with a loving and caring home with all things considered. Debora's actions in doing so is a great example of charity taught to us by YHWH. As instructed by the Lord in Deuteronomy 6:5-7 Debora raised Tobit in all the ways of the Heavenly Father.

Once Tobit became a man he kept the ways of the Most High as commanded by his grandmother in giving many almsdeeds and remembering the laws with all his heart. Tobit became a vigilant man who guided his own house well. Married to a sister of his own kindred named Anna they had a son named Tobias and continued the system of teaching him in the ways of YHWH!

Unsung Sisters of Action: Widow of a Prophet

2 Kings 4:1

Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.

Actions:

One can only fathom the grief, frustrations and concerns this sister endured being a newly widowed mother of two sons. During what possibly could’ve been the most difficult time in her life she encountered some financial troubles. This obligation left by her husband was burdensome for the creditor demanded “Pay up or give me your boys as bondmen!”  After hearing those threatening words this sister sought the only Man she knew that could make the impossible possible the Most High! Once she located the man of the Most High: Elisha she explained her concerns in detail to the prophet.

Without hesitation he asked “How may I help you?” “Tell me, what is it that you have of value”? She expressed right away “I have only a pot of oil!” In full certainty Elisha urged her “Go, borrow bowls, vases, jars, pots and pans borrow whatever you can from all your neighbors, once you arrive at home close the doors behind you and your sons because when you begin to pour; the oil will overflow!” So she left him in hast borrowing from everyone her neighbor and closed the doors on the three of them. Nothing short of amazement is how I see her and her two sons witnessing the oil flowing like a never ending fountain into the countless vessels. As she cried to her sons “Bring me another pot!” Her sons replying “There isn’t anymore!” and at that moment the oil ceased.

Overwhelmed with the sight of all the once empty containers now filled to the rim with oil she hurried to Elisha to tell him of her outcome. Elisha further instructs her to sell the oil and pay the debt. Wow! This widow along with her obedient sons exercised their faith in Elohim and didn’t hesitate to put in the works to reap the benefits of repaying the debt of her late husband whom was known to fear YHWH. I leave you with this to ponder on; Elisha also informed her and her children to live off the remainder of the profits! When YHWH steps in to protect and give to those that fear him truly he provides abundantly!   

IN THE KITCHEN: NEW YORK STRIP STEAK & POTATOES WITH MIXED VEGGIES W/ SIS YAKIRA

"QUICK AND EASY MEATLOAF" *YHWHS GIRLZ TUTORIALS* W/ SIS AVIYAH

UNSUNG SISTERS OF ACTION: WISE WOMAN OF A`BEL

2 Samuel 20:16
Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.

Characteristics: 
Wise, Lively, Patient, Faithful, Brave, Emphatic.



Action:

During a time of civil unrest in the household of King David another foe rears its ugly head to contend for the sovereign rulership over the children of Israel. Sheba the son of Bichri a Benjaminte decides to rebel against the crown by declaring “We have no part in David neither have we in the son of Jesse every man to his tents, O’ Israel!” Sheba rallied from Jordan to Abel even Bethmaachah were he was pursued.

A wise women comes to the city’s aid and the King! She was resourceful by keeping the sayings of old. Thinking on these sayings of old time: “They shall surely ask counsel at Abel and so they ended the matter.” she patiently waited for prophesy of which is obviously her native land to unfold. 

Without hesitation she yells across the wall insisting on speaking with Joab she inquires of him “I am one of them that are peaceably and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: Why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the Lord?" Joab informs her why the militia was there also reassuring her that no harm would come to the city or it’s people unless they give up the rebel Sheba!

In her wisdom she consulted with her people about the grave matter at hand either surrender the traitor of the crown or be toppled!  The conclusion of the matter was no doubt agreed upon Sheba was B-E-H-E-A-D-E-D and it was thrown over the wall!