Should a Woman be Strong?
CONVERSATIONS:
Question: Should a Woman be Strong?
The answer is “Absolutely!”
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines “ strength” this way:
Strength: : the quality or state of being physically strong : the ability to resist being moved or broken by a force : the quality that allows someone to deal with problems in a determined and effective way
Even the Bible talks of inner strength as one of the qualities of a woman of noble character.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25
In the video, 5 types of women in Moses’ life are mentioned.
Without their bravery, Moses would not have lived to be the leader of Israel who stood against Pharaoh and won.
“There has never been another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face.” Deuteronomy 34:10
Let’s review the 5 types of Women mentioned in Moses’ life:
1. The Midwives: Career women who defied the king’s immoral orders
Then the king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives . . . and he said, "When you are helping the Hebrew women to give birth and see them upon the birthstool, if it is a son, then you shall put him to death; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live.” . . . “The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live.” Exodus 1:15-17
2. The Mother: who courageously chose to keep her baby despite the challenges.
3. The Sister: Miriam, who despite her youth, watched over her sibling.
4. Pharaoh’s daughter: who chose to raise Moses under Pharaoh’s nose.
5. Moses’ wife: Zipporah, whose decisive actions and intervention saved Moses’ life.
Q. Based on the definition of “strength” given earlier, which ones apply to these women?
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Q. Think of a strong woman that you know. How did she impact your life?
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Q, Based on the verses below, how can we find lasting strength ?
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“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank You for the example of these strong women, who chose to stand for what was morally right, despite the risks to their own lives.
Father, I pray that in my nation, You will continue to raise up brave and courageous men and women of every age and every social status, who will impact the world with their godly influence.
I pray that I, myself, will be that kind of person. Let me live with godly convictions and the courage to stand for what is right rather than what is convenient. In Jesus name, Amen.
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