Let’s study the women of the Bible!
June 18, 2008
When studying the women of the bible, who do you typically think of?
Most of us think of Sarah, Rebecca, Miriam, or Deborah the prophetess. Some of us think of
What makes these women so very special?
What makes them special is that they are just like YOU – a reflection of God’s glory. It’s important that you understand your position as a beautiful woman of God, reflecting the glory of our Savior in all that you do.
In many ways, these special women of the old and new testament are very much like you and me in that they had similar skills and duties. They were wives, mothers, daughters, friends, and had a special role to play within their homes and communities.
Why is the WOMAN so special?
Well, she was created in the image of God. Just like man, she too was created to look like her Creator. We are evidently a reflection of God’s glory.
Every time we perform a good deed of kindness, or reach out to help a friend, show a little patience, or go above and beyond the call of duty to help someone else, we are showing the character of God in our lives and others are able to see the Lord Jesus living and breathing through us. Now, that’s awesome news! You – awesome, beautiful woman, shine the glory of God through your life.
There are several things Elizabeth George says in her book “Walking with the women of the Bible”, page5, that apply to every woman who wants to reflect God’s glory in her life. These are the “R’s” you should never forget. Grab a pen and paper and commit these to memory and application in your life.
“Resolve never to criticize or downgrade yourself, but instead
Rejoice that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Resolve to walk by faith paths you may not understand and
Rejoice in the promise of His nearness as He directs your way.
Resolve to live as a child of God through His Son, Jesus Christ, and
Rejoice that as God’s child your name is written in heaven.
Resolve to commune with God daily through prayer and Bible study, and
Rejoice in His strength each day and hope in Him for tomorrow.
Resolve to reflect His glory and
Rejoice in His love!”
What are your thoughts?
The Principles of Division, Multiplication, Reciprocity, and Light
June 5, 2008
Be thinking about the questions noted in the audio.
How has God shown you “seeds” in your life?
Do you need to glean?
I believe God is preparing us to advance in His Kingdom in a new way for a new era and a new time.
This is the season, my friend, to roll up our sleeves and get serious about the study and understanding of God’s Word! We have much work to do and He is preparing us from beginning to end — starting in Genesis.
The Principle of Division in Genesis
June 5, 2008
Scroll below to download and listen to the audio…
I’ve attached the study notes so you can read along with the audio. It’s in PDF format. If you are unable to view PDF, you can download a free PDF reader from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Download PDF Bible Study Notes Here- genesis1-2.pdf
As you listen to the audio lesson, ask yourself a few questions such as:
*What does God call in your life?
*In what ways does the principle of division effect our lives as Christians today?
*What is the Hebrew for “seas” and what could that mean for Christians today?
A Prayer for Our Businesses
June 4, 2008
Father God in the name of Jesus, first of all we want to thank you for blessing us to see another day. We want to thank you for our businesses. We realize that you have appointed us to take care of your businesses. We realize that we have to operate our businesses the way you would.
Now God, we are asking that you bless our businesses. Bless us with more clients. Then bless us to be a blessing to those clients, as well as them being a blessing to us. We ask that your hands be with us as we provide our services to them. Now, God we ask that you show us what to do next in order to be successful in our businesses, as well as in everything we do. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Rita J. Cartwright, Owner
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Why should a Christian woman submit?
June 3, 2008
I have been contemplating the meaning of biblical womanhood lately, and I’ve come to the conclusion that each woman must come to the place in her life where it is obvious that God is humbling her, and bringing her to a place of submission.
This is a mystery, but it’s all part of God’s plan - submission.
When we submit to authority as a citizen of our country, we show respect and reverence due to those in authority such as police officers, government agents, or community and civic leaders. Out of humility of our position, we actively and purposefully place ourselves in a position of servitude as we esteem and honor those in rankings of authority.
I believe that God has ordained order, ranks, and levels within the Kingdom Army. The family unit is one way in which the Lord reveals His awesome order. When a husband and wife begin to understand true divine order of the Christian home, the ideas of submission versus dominion become clear.
Truth be told, both man and woman were created for dominion, to rule over the earth and subdue it. But neither man nor woman were created to dominate each other. However, here’s food for thought: both man and woman were created to submit to one another! You will see this as true when you read many of Paul’s letters in the New Testament to the Church. Submitting to one another “in the fear of the Lord” is something both husbands and wives will participate in as brothers and sisters in the Lord, and also as husband and wife here on earth.
The wife is specifically requested to submit to her own husband as unto the Lord. I believe the emphasis here is not on the fact that it is the wife who should submit (because although the men of the homes are to lead with decisiveness and do have authority to carry out the family plans and make the final decisions, it will become clear in a home that is actually in order that a man will submit in friendship at times to his wife’s requests). This is absolutely NOT in any way related to women who want to control their husbands by manipulation or coercion. Instead, I believe the emphasis is on the fact that her submission is as unto the Lord. Note that it is considered a given that submission will take place in the Christian family. It goes both ways (and I’ll explain this in a minute). Women have been given the specific instruction to submit to her own husband. God didn’t command the man to submit to her (notice this, but keep reading).
However, here’s the deal.
A wise woman builds her house, while a foolish one tears it down.
A wise woman will discern that her submission only breeds a spirit of submission and peace within her home. What she sows, she reaps. Therefore, if she submits to her husband long enough and with a joyful attitude, it won’t be long before she finds that her husband may submit to many of her requests (notice I didn’t say demands!)
She will receive the answers to her many prayers, but not through manipulation, coercion, or domination. It won’t happen through yelling, shouting, criticizing, nagging, or harassing .
Ladies, if you are doing this to your husband, repent! Think about it…how often do we read parenting books and listen to parenting experts tell us never to treat our children with disrespect by nagging at them, yelling and shouting, or criticizing them? Now, if we treat our children with respect, how much more should we respect our dear husbands?
When we activate the fruit of the spirit called patience, and develop the godly habit of servitude and humility, we will serve out of respect to our Savior for giving us a husband to serve and show forth Christ’s love to him…and in due time, God will honor us with our heart’s desires. And not once will we have to nag, yell, or plead with our husbands for the things that we desire. God will move on our behalf as we are obedient to Him. Our prayers become more powerful the more we seek to serve our fellow man (our husbands).
In summary, a Christian woman should submit:
- to give reverence to her husband
- to assist in maintaining the order of ranking within the family unit so that her husband may have the power to lead in his home, as opposed to operating in frustration because his wife has tied his hands in an attempt to control her environment
- to allow the fruit of patience to be worked in her life
- to allow humility and servitude to become second nature in her heart
- to bring glory to God as He becomes her main source even when her husband is unable to meet her requests
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