05-10-2020 - A Mother's Medley

The Song of Miriam - Exodus 15:20-21

Exodus 15:20–21 NLT

20 Then Miriam the prophet, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine and led all the women as they played their tambourines and danced. 21 And Miriam sang this song: “Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; he has hurled both horse and rider into the sea.”

Miriam was a LEADER among the women

Miriam was filled with PRAISE

The Song of Deborah - Judges 5

Judges 5:1–4 NLT

1 On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song: 2 “Israel’s leaders took charge, and the people gladly followed. Praise the Lord! 3 “Listen, you kings! Pay attention, you mighty rulers! For I will sing to the Lord. I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel. 4 “Lord, when you set out from Seir and marched across the fields of Edom, the earth trembled, and the cloudy skies poured down rain.

Deborah the Prophetess - God Uses Woman to Demonstrate His Truth (Judges 4:4)

Deborah the Judge - God Uses Women in Prominent Roles (Judges 4:5)

Deborah the Mother - God uses Mothers to Accomplish His Will and Praise His Name (Judges 5:7)

Challenge: Imagine the heritage that Deborah left to her children… a women who was a prophetess, judge, leader, mother, song-writer… Answer God’s call in your life as a woman and mother and He can use you mightily in this present age!!!

The Song of Mary - Luke 1:46-55

Luke 1:46–55 NLT

46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. 47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49 For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. 50 He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. 51 His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. 52 He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. 54 He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful. 55 For he made this promise to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children forever.”

Mary Recognized her need of a Savior (v. 47)

Mary Realized her position came through her humility (v. 48)

Mary Recounted the Greatness of the Eternal God (vv. 49-55)

His Mercy (v. 50)

His Power (v. 51-52)

His Grace (v. 53)

His Compassion (vv. 53-55)

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