INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN FROM THE BIBLE

Part 2:Mary-the mother of Jesus

(Based on Luke 1:39-56)

From the above passage,we come across 2 beautiful traits that every Christian(woman) should have:meekness and the spirit of gratitude/andpraise.

MEEKNESS

Mary had been chosen to carry Jesus-the Saviour in her womb.This did not make her to exalt herself to think that she was better than every other women.Instead,she humbled herself.

Even so with us:God has selected us as a "chosen generation,a royal priesthood";but this is not something to boast about.We are no better than the perishing sinner-it's only God's grace.Hence Paul says," May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."(Galatians 6:14).

THE SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE/PRAISE

Mary did not feel entitled to the position God had chosen for her-mother of Jesus.Instead,she thanked and praised the Lord for his goodness.

So should we.Our lives should express the gratitude we have for God's grace and for giving Jesus to die for us.Without the death of Jesus,we wouldn't exist.So,our conversation should praise him instead of complaining and gossipping.

God has chosen us to be co-labourers with him in the business of soul winning and instead of seeing this is a burden;we should do it humbly and with praise.

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