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Many people have the wrong idea about leadership. They mistakenly believe that leadership is about titles or positions or power. But leadership is about far more than that.

Leadership is about influence, and your willingness to step up to face challenges, no matter what the rest of the world might think.

Otherwise, how would you explain Deborah?

We find the story of Deborah in Judges 4. At a time when women had few rights, and the rulers, warriors, and decision-makers of the world were men, Deborah was a judge, prophet, and military commander.

She is a tremendous example of the truth that God enjoys using unexpected people as leaders.

Especially those others might discount or dismiss.

No matter how others might view you, God wants to use you to make a difference. Like Deborah, you need to be willing to step up when others depend upon you. Your courage becomes their courage. Your obedience is their obedience. Your victory is their victory.

If you as a leader are not willing to step up, you let other people down. They cannot follow where you will not lead.

Whenever leaders rise up and fulfill their calling, the people they serve are blessed. In the case of Deborah, the people threw off the yoke of oppression and enjoyed peace for forty years.

Deborah left a fantastic legacy because she was willing to let God do the unexpected through her. But what about you?

What might God do with you if you didn’t put limitations on yourself?

What people might you be able to serve?

What victories might you be able to win with God’s help?

The possibilities are as great as God is.