Heart of the Wise

In the tapestry of Scripture, few contrasts shine as sharply as the lives of Deborah and Delilah—two women who walked the same era, yet carved destinies that could not be more different.  Their stories echo across generations as reminders of the profound power of influence and the enduring weight of character. Deborah stands tall in the pages of history—judge, prophetess, mother in Israel.  Under the shade of her palm, wisdom flowed like a river; leaders sought her counsel, and nations found clarity.  Anointed by God, she rose not by charm nor manipulation, but by divine conviction. Her voice stirred courage in the heart of Barak, her presence rallied a nation, and her obedience ushered in deliverance.  She lived yielded, purposeful, aligned—her legacy sealed in a victorious song that still reverberates through time. Delilah, by contrast, moved in another spirit.  Known for allure but devoid of divine anchor, she wielded influence not to uplift but to undo....