Did you know that women served God as leaders in the Bible? These stories call for a critical re-evaluation of how we recognise and value diverse forms of leadership.
Deborah was a judge and prophetess who led Israel to victory (Judges 4-5). Miriam played a crucial role during the Exodus (Ex.15:20). Huldah guided King Josiah on spiritual reforms (2 Kings 22:14-20).
Here are three simple lessons from their examples in the Bible:
God’s Call Is For Everyone
The term “neviah” shows that God’s call and purpose are for both men and women. Deborah, Miriam, and Huldah were all chosen by God to deliver His messages. This teaches us that leadership and prophetic roles are open to everyone God chooses.
Diverse Voices
The women prophets in the Bible, like Deborah, Miriam, and Huldah, demonstrate that God selects a diverse range of leaders. These women held important positions and were trusted with significant tasks.
This teaches us that leadership in the faith community should include a variety of voices and perspectives.
Courage And Faithfulness
The stories of these women highlight the need for courage and faithfulness in following God’s call. Deborah led in times of crisis, Miriam played a key role during the Exodus, and Huldah contributed to spiritual reforms. Their examples show that fulfilling God’s call requires boldness, perseverance, and strong faith.
These lessons remind us that God’s call is inclusive, leadership can be diverse, and responding to God requires courage and faithfulness. The stories of these prophetesses also highlight the need to value and recognise diverse forms of leadership.
