{"id":98883,"date":"2026-11-02T12:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/?p=98883"},"modified":"2026-11-02T12:58:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:58:21","slug":"god-works-through-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/god-works-through-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"God Works Through Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

“That the leaders led in Israel, that the people volunteered, bless Yahweh!<\/em>” (Judges 5:2).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Judges 5 celebrates leadership and willingness.<\/p>\n

Deborah’s song highlights something simple but important. When leaders lead and people volunteer, Yahweh is honored. Israel’s victory wasn’t just about military strategy; it was about people stepping into their roles.<\/p>\n

The chapter contrasts tribes that showed up with tribes that stayed home. Some engaged, some hesitated, some watched from a distance. The song doesn’t hide that reality. It praises those who acted and calls out those who didn’t.<\/p>\n

The practical lesson is clear: Yahweh works through people who step forward. Leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about initiative. Volunteering isn’t about convenience; it’s about commitment. When God calls, showing up matters.<\/p>\nIn your own context, you don’t need a spotlight to make a difference; you need willingness. Deborah’s song reminds us that Yahweh blesses faithful participation. When you step into what Yahweh has given you to do, you contribute to His work in ways you may not fully see.
\nLead where you can. Volunteer where you can. God honors both.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“That the leaders led in Israel, that the people volunteered, bless Yahweh!” (Judges 5:2). Judges 5 celebrates leadership and willingness. Deborah’s song highlights something simple but important. When leaders lead and people volunteer, Yahweh is honored. Israel’s victory wasn’t just about military strategy; it was about people stepping into their roles. The chapter contrasts tribes…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[27],"tags":[1122,1867],"class_list":["post-98883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-article","tag-leadership","tag-volunteer"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":63106,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/obedience-is-not-enough\/","url_meta":{"origin":98883,"position":0},"title":"Obedience Is Not Enough","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"October 5, 2003","format":false,"excerpt":"by Jeffrey W. 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