Harriet Tubman, 1822 – 1913

Harriet Tubman, 1822 – 1913

Interceding Abolitionist

Harriet Tubman was born a slave with a vision of freedom. She had a deep walk with the Lord and would hear Him speak to her on a regular basis. Her intimacy with the Holy Spirit and her trust in His leading would be the source of the courage and knowledge that resulted in remarkable liberty for scores of people.

With the help of the Underground Railroad, Harriet was able to escape and make her way to Philadelphia. However, Harriet’s personal freedom was not satisfying enough for her – she was determined to help free other slaves as well, even if it cost her her everything.

“The Lord told me to do this. I said, ‘Oh Lord, I can’t—don’t ask me—take somebody else.’” But Harriet also reported that God spoke directly to her: “It’s you I want, Harriet Tubman.”

In 1850, Harriet made the first of what would be approximately thirteen trips over the course of ten years back into slave territory for the purpose of guiding others to freedom. Harriet relied on the voice of God to help her guide seventy people, including her own mother and father, to freedom.

“Twant me, 'twas the Lord. I always told him, 'I trust to you. I don't know where to go or what to do, but I expect you to lead me,' and He always did.”
― Harriet Tubman

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