The Spiritual Song - Exploring Prophetic Worship by Mike Herron

fought against Sisera.’ 5:20 The word star (kokab) is ‘ a class of beings in heaven (angels) that serve God ’ as well as the stars we see at night. We can expect heavenly assistance and heavenly results when we step out in faith to sing.  The song celebrates the Kishon, God’s swiftly running river that aided in defeating the enemy- ‘The Kishon River swept them away –‘ 5:21. The Holy Spirit ’ s swelling river of prophetic song sweeps away the opposition of our enemies.  Jael courageously killed the exhausted general Sisera as he napped in her tent. ‘Most blessed among women is Jael…may she be blessed above all women who live in tents.’ 5:24 Like Jael, t he tent of God’s praise is to be filled with women of strength! When explaining the initial outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem, Peter quoted the prophet Joel. ‘In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants – men and women alike – and they will prophesy.’ (Acts 2:18) It’s time for the Deborahs and Baraks of the Kingdom of God to awake, arise and sing the song of victory!