08/03/2023
Happy Women's Day to all the women.
Be confident, be strong, continue walking in the fear of God that's your treasure.
Enjoy your day today and always.
You are loved by God.
THE GODLY WOMAN
~ 7 Key Qualities of a Godly Woman We can learn from the Bible
The godly woman isn't the perfect woman; no. The godly woman is the one whose heart is accessible by God and who seeks to live for the Lord and for Him alone.
1) The Godly Woman is Graciously Repentant
The woman called a sinner! Ever read that story?
"And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that [Jesus] sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, And stood at his feet behind [him] weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe [them] with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed [them] with the ointment" (Luke 7:37-38).
Don't lose that good heart of yours which easily yields to God. Her repentance earned her a section in the Bible as a reference of one whose repentance turned things around. It's not about your past but your encounter with Jesus. That is what gives your place in destiny and separates you from your ugly yesterday. Your ability to easily repent has made more women to come to the Lord than the men. Consequently, God is using the women in extraordinary ways. Stay woman! That's godliness.
2) The Godly Woman is Sacrificial
The godly woman can go the extra mile for the Lord. In fact, a woman has something within her which enables her take uncommon sacrifices towards God. Ever heard of Anna? What sacrifice!
"And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with fastings and prayers night and day" (Luke 2:37).
Some other woman would have gone after the pleasures of youth. Not Anna the prophetess. She gave up her youthful pleasures to give in herself to fasting and prayers, serving the Lord day and night. These are the prayers that paved the way for the Messiah. Think about it. Woman, your sacrificial quality makes a huge difference. Don’t lose it!
3) The Godly Woman is Service-oriented
Did you ever know there were women responsible for ministering to the needs of Jesus? Oh yes!
"There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; (Who also, when he was in Galilee, FOLLOWED HIM, AND MINISTERED UNTO HIM;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem" (Mark 15:40-41).
They followed until the cross, looking for opportunities to serve the Lord. The godly woman is service-oriented. She doesn’t stand idle; she loves and serves the Lord. Think about it. What a way these women were described; _"...followed Him and ministered unto Him..."_ That's the godly woman. Find your place in God, in His Kingdom, in the Church, in your family, in the Society, and keep serving.
4) The Godly Woman is Diligent
The godly woman doesn’t go about looking for which man will supply her needs; no. The godly woman is diligent in getting "her own bread" by her labour. The godly woman isn't a lazy woman.
"She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness" (Proverbs 31:27).
Read the whole chapter on the virtuous woman. Only ungodly women eat the "bread of idleness"; these are lazy women whose hands don't know how to work; they go about looking for free food. Not so with the godly woman. The godly woman hates "the bread of idleness." She's diligent!
5) The Godly Woman is Persistent
Another woman would have become offended and given up. But not this woman. She needed healing for her daughter and believed that God was able. Even after being told children's bread aren't given to dogs, she replied saying,
"... Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table" (Matthew 15:27).
What a reply! She went back with what she came for. Her faith amazed Jesus. He called it "great faith." The godly woman understands this persistence as a necessary strength to getting things done. She'll accept the same but save her cause.
A godly woman doesn’t give up too soon or quickly takes offense on the right path; no. Don't be quick to accept defeat and bow out the ring. Go for it; keep going until you get it right. This woman wasn't ready for a no; she wasn't going home with her pride and a sick child. She was going home with humility and a healed child. Persist; even at the place of prayer. Persist in that vision, business, career, etc. See Luke 18.
6) The Godly Woman Brings Peace.
Something about the godly woman enables her to bring peace where anger is boiling up. Her wise and gentle approach is her strength. David would have killed Nabal the husband of Abigail, had she not intervened wisely and turned away the wrath in David.
"And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground..." (1 Samuel 25:23).
Read the inspiring story. Be it at home, on the street, in the office, at the market place, etc. When the godly woman steps in, peace will reign. It's only the ungodly woman that pours kerosene on fire. When the foolishness of men is awakened, the wisdom of the godly woman saves the day. This is the kind of woman God has called you to be.
7) The Godly Woman is Sensitive to Spiritual things
Even the disciples of Jesus didn't understand what Mary did towards Jesus. It is said,
"Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment" (John 12:3).
Judas in his wickedness and foolishness almost stopped her. He wanted to apply worldly wisdom by prioritizing worldly things. He called what Mary did "a waste." But Jesus rebuked him saying,
"... Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this" (John 12:7).
The twelve disciples didn't grasp this matter. For His burial she did that? A certain disposition of Mary's heart enabled her to be sensitive to this necessary sacrifice that Jesus commended. That's a godly woman. The godly woman prioritizes the Lord; she's generous towards the Lord.
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Today, as we celebrate Women's Day, kindly let the lifestyle of godly women inspire you. You mean a lot to this world. The men are not complete without you, just as you aren't complete without the men. Knowing your strength and uniqueness will always keep you proud in life and serving God confidently.
Never forget this: Only in Christ is found the true fulfilment of life. In loving God genuinely, you'll always enjoy the beauty of life.
Happy Women's Day to all our precious godly women.
We the men love you today and always.
~ Daniel Nyah
Pastor | Teacher | Author