Sunday Re Cap (9th May 2010)

Daughters Of Sarah

1 Pet 3:1-7 You are Daughters of Sarah

Sarah was the first woman mentioned in the Hall of Faith in Heb 11.

 ¹¹ It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed^[b] that God would keep his promise.

She was the wife of Abraham, the mother of Isaac who was the son of promise. She was obviously a very beautiful woman as kings desired her even at an old age and that obviously meant that she had youthfulness about her. In this portion of scripture however, it is mentioned that woman need not be overly concerned about their outward beauty but to focus on the beauty that comes from within.

3:1 When a man became a Christian, he normally brought his whole family into the church (Philippians Jailer Acts 16:29-34). By contrast when a woman came to church she normally came alone. Under Roman law, the husband and father had absolute authority over all members of his household, including his wife. Demanding her rights are a free woman in Christ could endanger her marriage if her husband disapproved. Peter assured Christian woman who were married to unbelievers that they did not need to preach to their husbands. Under the circumstances, the best approach would be one of godly behaviour; they should show their husbands the kind of self giving love that Christ showed the church. By being exemplary wives, they would please their husbands.

There is a saying that goes something like this: the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach. There is some truth in that: it's not through preaching the good news by living it. Actions speak louder than words.

When we do this, at the very least, the husbands allowed them to continue their "strange" religion. At BEST, they join them and become Christians as well.

3:1-7 A changed life speaks louder and clearer and it is the most effective way to influence a family member.    

2 Timothy 1:5, "I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." Pray!!!

Many a Christian mother has been used by the Lord to plant spiritual seeds that the Holy Spirit has used to bring many to Christ. Just what are some Biblical principles that can be lived out that can capture the spiritual heart of your children?

Susannah was John and Charles Wesley's Mom.

"…although she never preached a sermon or published a book or founded a church, (she) is known as the Mother of Methodism. Why? Because two of her sons, John Wesley and Charles Wesley, as children consciously or unconsciously will, applied the example and teachings and circumstances of their home life."^[1]

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,  But a woman who reveres the Lord will be praised. Proverbs 31:30.

Samuel Hari @ GROW BM