Waiting is not something that any of us enjoy, and yet, so often God asks us to wait for the blessings He has in store for us. Find comfort in the stories of the Bible women who waited on God. Each of these women had to wait many years for God to give them the desires of their hearts. But the blessings they received were definitely worth the wait!
Rahab Professes Her Faith
After Rahab hid the Israelite spies and sent the king’s men on a wild goose chase, she went up to the roof to talk with the men. The first thing Rahab did was let them know that she knew all … Continue reading Rahab Professes Her Faith
Women and Childbirth
The book of Leviticus is a rulebook to guide the people of God in their daily lives. God spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai, and Moses presented the laws to the people. Many of these laws were more geared for … Continue reading Women and Childbirth
Hebrews Escape Egypt
As God prepared His people to leave Egypt, the plagues grew more severe. Locust, darkness, and finally, death. But in the death, God instituted a new tradition, the Passover. Moses gave the Hebrew people specific instructions in how they were … Continue reading Hebrews Escape Egypt
Leah Laid to Rest
Leah had six sons and a daughter. In her children she witnessed praise and much sorrow. How it must have broken her heart to see the mess that came from Dinah’s decision to venture unaccompanied into Shechem. Dinah must have … Continue reading Leah Laid to Rest
Rachel Wants Children
Rachel was the beautiful one, loved and adored by her husband Jacob. But when she saw that Leah was bearing Jacob sons, and she was barren, Rachel grew envious. She ordered Jacob to give her children, or she would die. … Continue reading Rachel Wants Children
Rebekah’s Prayers
Rebekah and Isaac began their marriage with prayer. When Abraham sent his trusted servant in search of a wife for Isaac, the servant prayed, and Rebekah was the answer to his prayer. Once Rebekah and Isaac married, they longed for … Continue reading Rebekah’s Prayers
Sarah and Isaac
For a quarter of a century Abraham and Sarah waited for their promised son. At times they lost hope. They took matters into their own hands. They messed up. They grew older. They continued to mess up. But God had … Continue reading Sarah and Isaac
Sarah Laughs
Hagar bore Ishmael, but Sarai remained barren. Another decade passed. Abram and Sarai grew older. Then one day God appeared to Abram to establish His covenant with him. God changed Abram’s name to Abraham and changed Sarai’s to Sarah. After … Continue reading Sarah Laughs
Sarai Devises a Plan
Despite God’s promise to Abram, his wife Sarai remained barren. Ten years they’d resided in Canaan, their promised land, and yet they still had no promised son. Losing confidence in God and desperate to provide Abram children, Sarai devised her … Continue reading Sarai Devises a Plan
Sarai Leaving Ur
Like most women of her time, I’m sure Sarai expected to live and die in her native land, raising a quiverfull of children, but God had other plans. Sarai married her half-brother Abram, but the children didn’t come. Sarai was … Continue reading Sarai Leaving Ur
Lineage of Jesus: Rahab
What a beautiful illustration of redemption is the story of Rahab. A pagan prostitute, she would have been the least likely candidate to be included in the lineage of Jesus, and yet, she’s there. Listen here or listen on Your … Continue reading Lineage of Jesus: Rahab
Lineage of Jesus: Tamar
The story of Tamar and her efforts to secure her role as a mother in the lineage of Christ reads like a modern day soap opera. A Canaanite woman married to Er, the eldest son of Judah, Tamar thought she … Continue reading Lineage of Jesus: Tamar
Lineage of Jesus: Sarah
God promised Abraham to bless him with descendants as numerous as the grains of dust upon the earth. (Genesis 13:16) But God didn’t act immediately. How many times did Abraham and Sarah lose faith in God’s promise? Why could they … Continue reading Lineage of Jesus: Sarah
Love and Romance: Elizabeth
When we think of love and romance, we tend to think of young love, fresh and new, full of possibilities. But young love doesn’t hold a candle to mature love, the relationships that have endured for decades and grow sweeter … Continue reading Love and Romance: Elizabeth
Worn Out Women: Rizpah
We have one last story to share in our Worn Out Women series. In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Rizpah, King Saul’s concubine who went through unimaginable circumstances, yet she stood strong in her faith. Rizpah’s … Continue reading Worn Out Women: Rizpah
The Persistent Widow: A Parable About Prayer
Last week we looked at the parable woman who lost a coin. Today we continue our study of parable women with the Persistent Widow. Backstory We meet the Persistent Widow in Luke 18. Prior to this in Luke 17: 20-37 … Continue reading The Persistent Widow: A Parable About Prayer
Daughter of Abraham: Faithful Follower
Have you ever stayed home from church just because you didn’t feel like going? Might you be missing out on a blessing by staying home? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we meet a Daughter of Abraham, a woman … Continue reading Daughter of Abraham: Faithful Follower
Martha: A Friend of Jesus
Mary and Martha are two of the more famous sisters in the Bible. They’re usually lumped together as a compare and contrast with Mary being regarded as the better sister. But the two deserve to be studied individually. I’d intended … Continue reading Martha: A Friend of Jesus
The Adulteress: Caught in the Act of Sin
We’ve all sinned, but what do you do when you’re caught in the act of sin? How do you react? How do you expect others to react? In today’s story of The Adulteress, we meet a woman who waited when … Continue reading The Adulteress: Caught in the Act of Sin
Jairus’ Daughter: A Young Woman Restored to Life
When is it too late for Jesus to intervene? Does there come a point where we give up as hopeless? What happens when He brings the dead to life? In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Jairus’ … Continue reading Jairus’ Daughter: A Young Woman Restored to Life
The Bleeding Woman: She Touched Jesus
How important is the sense of touch? We spent a good portion of 2020 tucked away in our homes, afraid to get near other people for fear we’d contract or spread Covid. Do you remember the feeling when you finally … Continue reading The Bleeding Woman: She Touched Jesus
Esther: For Such a Time as This
Have you ever questioned God’s judgement? Why has He allowed you to go through so much? What if God is putting you right where you need to be in order to do a mighty work through you? In today’s episode … Continue reading Esther: For Such a Time as This
Women of Christmas: Anna
How old is too old to serve God? At what point do you decide it’s time to let the young people do the serving? How do you plan to spend your final days? In today’s episode of All God’s Women … Continue reading Women of Christmas: Anna
Women of Christmas: Elizabeth
In today’s episode of All God’s Women we kick off the Women of Christmas series with Elizabeth, wife of Zechariah mother of John the Baptist, and cousin of Mary. Elizabeth had every reason to feel like the best years of … Continue reading Women of Christmas: Elizabeth
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