"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
The Bible is filled with some wonderful examples of ladies who blazed the trail before us:
Anna used her strength in prayer and fasting-
Luke 2:37b.
Other women used their strength at prayer meetings-
Acts 1:14
Jochebed - Mother of Moses - A woman of God, used greatly by God because she did not allow crisis in her life to overcome her or her family. Jochebed had the unique opportunity to raise three leaders!
Exodus 6:20
Hannah prayed fervently-
1 Samuel 1:10
Queen Esther - Fasted 3 days and appeared before the King to save her People which would cost her life.
Esther 5:1-4
Junia was a missionary-
Romans16:7
The woman at the well helped win her city to Christ-
John 4:39
Rahab the harlot gathered her family to safety-
Joshua 6:23-25
Philip's daughters preached the gospel-
Acts 21:8,9
Tabitha was a disciple (student) and had a ministry of helps making coats for widows-
Acts 9:36-39
Phoebe was a helper in the Lord-
Romans- 16:1,2
Women ministered unto Christ of their substance-
Luke 8:3
Mary anoited Jesus with ointment very precious-
John 12:3
The widow gave of her want-
Luke 21:2
Another Mary gave support for the man of God for the Lord-Romans 16:6
Mary the anointer sat at the feet of Jesus and heard His word-
Luke 10:39
Priscilla ministered for the Lord with her husband Aquila-
Romans 16:3-4
Tryphena and Tryphosa labored for the Lord-
Romans 16:12
This is just a partial listing of women who used their strength for the Lord. The Lord took note of them. Whatever they did whether small or great. There is an old saying, "One life twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last." Dear women, a million years from now and throughout eternity, you'll be glad if you used your strength for your God.
1 Corinthians 3:10-15 says, "According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire."
Your whole life as a saved person will be reviewed and tried by fire. Anything done for self will be burned up and cease to exist. Anything done for God will endure the fire and remain. We will only be rewarded in Heaven for what remains. Use your strength on what will remain forever.
Christian women, use your strength for God! Christian wives, use your strength on your husband! Christian mothers, use your strength on your children! Don't let your strength be misplaced!
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