The Influence Of A Woman

KJB Daily Devotion – Following Jesus Through Every Chapter
Date: Saturday, July 16, 2016
Chapters: Proverbs 29-31
Message: The Influence Of A Woman

Hello My Friend,

Women, the often emotional, weaker vessel of man who was formed from the rib of a man. While all these things are true, do not let that fool you, women still have a lot of power. Just ask Adam, Abraham, David, Solomon, and even Ahab, one of the most wicked kings of all time, and they will tell you how much women have influenced them. In this world of wickedness, and a shortage of men who are afraid, corrupt, or too lazy to stand up and do what it right, it is imperative that we as Christian women step up and be the godly influence God needs us to be.

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 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.” - Titus 2:3-5.

There are certain places in which women need to keep silent, meaning not to put themselves in authority over men, one being the church, while women can teach and preach the Gospel in various ministries, we are not to be in charge of a church. I know, women’s lib has told women that they can be anything they want to be, and while that is true to an extent, there are just some things that we ought not to be doing. As a woman who has had to be in authority over men I know how challenging it can be and why God only wants us to be in charge of certain things. However, do not underestimate what God can do with a woman who is His servant, He used many women to get men to step up and do what they are supposed to be doing. If first comes down to how they are brought up as children.

“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” - Proverbs 29:15-21,25.

“but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” There have been so many instances where a mother will send their child to church or behavioral centers because they are unruly, and they get angry at them if things to do not change. The fault often lies with the mother because they left them to themselves before they got to that point. Women are the keepers of their children, God has given all women motherly instincts to be able to take care of them, like everything else they choose to engage in them or not. I understand there are some strong willed children who take a little more discipline, but that only makes you a stronger parent. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.” - Proverbs 22:6,15.

People seem to reject or change God's Word in an attempt to keep God in their world somehow, but the truth is, as long as people keep changing God to suit them all they are doing is creating a bigger mess. Wonder why Christian kids have no respect for parents? It's because their parents are not following nor teaching their kids to follow God's Word. Often throughout the Bible you read about men fearing God, which sometimes is addressed to women as well, but once in a while something pops up to remind women that they to need to live by every Word of God too.

“Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.” - Proverbs 30:17-9,8-23.

“Such is the way of an adulterous woman;” Adultery is more than a woman cheating on her husband, it also means idolatrous, very wicked. A woman has a great deal of influence on a man, one who is wicked and has become the strength of a man destroys the man and their children. A godly woman is just the opposite, she is a blessing from God, and all who get around her will be blessed.

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 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. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” - Proverbs 31:10-12,24-31.

“Who can find a virtuous woman?” Virtuous, Morally good; acting in conformity to the moral law; practicing moral duties, and abstaining from corruption. A virtuous woman is in command of her own spirit, she walks with God daily, is a help meet to her husband or prepares herself to be a godly wife for her future husband. A virtuous woman is honored by God and is prosperous in all that she does, and a man that finds her will be truly blessed. Since women have great power and influence, it is time that put that to good use, by being the God fearing, virtuous, women they are called to be, and in doing so they will be greatly blessed with all they ever need and more.

“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” - II Peter 1:3-8.

Jesus Christ Magnified: “Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.” - Proverbs 29:26. We will all stand befoe Jesus one day, He is our judge. “Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.” - John 8:15,16.

Today's Prayer: God, I believe that everything in Your Word is true and that I will receive all the promises You made as I learn and grow in it. Lord, give me Your power, wisdom, and guidance, make me a hearer and a doer of Your Word. Give me Your mercy, grace, and strength to keep going and give me patience to wait for Your timing in seeing everything come to pass. Let me be the God fearing, virtuous, godly influence You need me to be to bring others to Your Son. In Jesus' name. Amen.

God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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