Deborah had the confidence that what she told Barak to do would result in lasting benefit to her nation. That is positive boldness. Passing the torch of faith takes courage. Deborah responded to danger without the fear of retreat. Deborah put her own safety second for the well-being of her nation.
Decisive action is required for passing the torch of faith.
Deborah had the ability to finalize difficult decisions based on her knowledge of the will and ways of God. She knew God had spoken so without wasting any time, she spoke. Diligent people successfully pass the torch of faith. I have this picture of a diligent woman who is up early in the morning meditating on the ways and works of God. Her energies are focused on getting answers from God for the difficult problems the people come to her with as she sits under her palm tree.