The Glory of Motherhood : A Mothers Heart : Strength & Sacrifice
- Power In the Blood Assembly
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Galatians 3:28; Peter 3:7; Exodus 2:1-10
“Womanhood and motherhood are an expression of the Glory of GOD”
Summary Points
Motherhood have been belittled and devalued in modern secular society
How does God see Motherhood & womanhood? An expression of Gods Glory
Why do mothers’ matter? Guidance, nurture, comfort empowerment
Women are not less Than….
JOINT HEIRS IN CHRIST
Equal in God
First of all we are all equal in Christ (having accepted the salvation of Jesus Christ) – we start with the same potential for holiness – no man or woman in God can excluded
Office is not Value- Race, Former Religion, or Sex no longer segregates anyone. In God we may carry different roles or office but we have the same value
Galatians 3:28 KJV There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:28 AMP There is [now no distinction in regard to salvation] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you [who believe] are all one in Christ Jesus [no one can claim a spiritual superiority].
1 Peter 3:7 AMP In the same way, you husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way [with great gentleness and tact, and with an intelligent regard for the marriage relationship], as with [a]someone physically weaker, since she is a woman. Show her honor and respect as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered or ineffective.
Women are worthy of honor and respect.
Women are fellow heirs to the kingdom.
To dishonour women would hinder your prayers
AN EXAMPLE OF DIVINE WOMANHOOD
Who was Jocebed?
Exodus 6:20 20 And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.
Numbers 26:59 59 And the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
Mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses
Daughter of Levi married to a Levite- Priesthood
What are The Mother’s Traits of Jocebed?
Exodus 2:1-10 1 And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. 2 And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months.
STRENGTH
Love engendered strength to defy Pharoah’s command.
She resisted the evil command to have her son murdered
3 And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river's brink. 4 And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him.
STRATEGY
Resourceful - she could no longer hide him in her house so she found another way to secure his well being
5 And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river's side; and when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it. 6 And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews' children. 7 Then said his sister to Pharaoh's daughter, Shall I go and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?
WISDOM
the insight to know what to do when an opportunity a rises
the daughter whether coached by her mother or not showed insight in what to do that would safeguard her brothers life.
8 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, Go. And the maid went and called the child's mother. 9 And Pharaoh's daughter said unto her, Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages. And the women took the child and nursed it.
NURTURE
the ability to give life and sustenance to something or one
she was able to care for and encourage the growth and development of her son.
10 And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.
SACRIFICE
the ability to give up something you want for yourself so that a great good could be achieved
no true mother would wish to give up her child, but the ability to do so for the child’s best interest requires a sacrificial nature.
How can women show God Glory?
Reverence for God – recognize the supremacy of God’s purpose above your own
Character – develop inner godly qualities – fruit of the spirit
Conduct - present & demonstrate behavior that is commendable
Expression of Virtue – Show honest care thought, word, deed and prayer
A REVERENCE FOR GOD
Worthy of Praise
Proverbs 31:30 – AMP Charm and grace are deceptive, and [superficial] beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord [reverently worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect], she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31:30 – KJV Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Peter 3:3-4 AMP Your adornment must not be merely external with interweaving and elaborate knotting of the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or [being superficially preoccupied with] dressing in expensive clothes; 4 but let it be [the inner beauty of] the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, [one that is calm and self-controlled, not over anxious, but serene and spiritually mature] which is very precious in the sight of God.
Peter 3:3-4 KJV Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
How do women and mothers then become most valuable to God?
Something or someone becomes valuable to you when it can do something in a way that nothing or no-one else can quite master in the same way. The price and value then shoots up.
To mother as a verb has more breadth and meaning than the limited use of mother as a noun.
The Oxford dictionary says “to mother” is to:
Bring up (often a child) with care and affection.
Look after (someone) kindly and protectively (sometimes excessively so)
To give birth to
A mother protects, disciplines, befriends, loves, is selfless, strives, equips one with knowledge, skills and abilities. This often relates to a child but the heart of a true mother embraces the vulnerable. For example Mother Theresa was so named for the depth of compassion shown to the young and the elderly alike.
What is it then that women, those who choose to demonstrate their mothering gifts have” In everything God has a key purpose – to draw others to Him.
God instills a woman with the invaluable ability to create, and influence others toward His love and to find ways and strength within herself, using the special giftings intentionally geared toward His specific purpose
CHARACTER & CONDUCT
A Route to Influence
Women must not be defined by outward appearance only
Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Virtuous implies value, having moral excellence in character is worthwhile
Titus 2:3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things
Holiness, Purity / morally upright
Encouraging, tender-hearted, (not spiteful, gossiping, given to excess)
Self-controlled
Titus 2:3-4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
The ability to guide and nurture
Loving to family/ husband, kind, agreeable, pure
Why does character and conduct matter so much?
Conduct impacts influence
Influence - Your ability to influence and shape the development and experiences of many aspects of life can be positive or negative.
This determines whether people will be drawn to Christ through you or turned away by you.
Who can you influence?
The vulnerable or weak amongst us
Those you meet who need and depend on your loving care and direction
Family members and spouses
1. Jesus life was shaped by a mother so he made provision on her behalf
Told men to do what he said – turned water into wine
Pondered his actions when found in the temple
Stayed with him from the cross to the tomb
2. Paul highlights the influence of Lois and Eunice on young Timothy’s life
2 Timothy:1-5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Women are instrumental in instilling faith and character in children and spouses
3. Moses mother kept him & hid him in the river- Discernment, wisdom protection
4. Syrian Phoenician woman withstood ridicule to get help for her daughter
5. Prostitute Rahab hid the spies to save her family
To fulfil God purpose and to experience the true value He places on motherhood you must:
Give God your heart and become an heir in Christ
Build and demonstrate wholesome character
Guard your conduct
Give of your love
And, by the out-working of these qualities, the unique care of a mother’s heart will be fully demonstrated and lived out through your life…. a life that will succor and draw souls through you care and lovingkindness and bring honor to the kingdom of God.
the fight is not against flesh and blood
EXPRESSION OF VIRTUE
A Route to Influence
PROVERBS 31 Lists many of these Esteemed qualities and Giftings endowed to women and mothers that draw people in their care even closer, showing forth God:
Trustworthiness:
v11-12 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Productivity:
v 13-14 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Taking Responsibility & supporting others:
v15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
A thoughtful / Discerning businesswoman or entrepreneur
v16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Intentional improving, strengthening and expanding herself
v17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
Recognizes value in things and presses on to a goal & Sacrifices
v18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
Hardworking
v 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
Charitable
v 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
As a result she becomes valuable, not only naturally but spiritually
Value
Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Value that is recognized at the highest level –
v 28-29 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Honor
v31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Any woman within her circumstances, abilities can chosen purpose; can be all or none of the above. Each one must work out her own salvation -
Philippians 2-12 KJV Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Philippians 2-12 AMP So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].
Declarative Prayer:
We Declare that Godly women shall know their Value
We Declare that they shall learn to have a reverence for God
We Declare that they shall exhibit Godly Character and Conduct
We Declare that they shall manifest God’s Love and Virtue
We Declare that they shall use their Influence for Good
We Declare that Godly women will show forth the Glory of God
IN JESUS NAME
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