"And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
(1 Peter 5:4-11)
I like that passage. Of course there's SO many great ones but it's wonderful how God tells us through His servants the human authors about how to overcome; resist satan steadfast in the faith. Having a strong and genuine faith unwavering and uncompromising on God's commands will help us to overcome in this walk we have as godly women.
I just realized this verse also is very similar...and it says "above all", sisters. Our faith is very important.
"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."
(Ephesians 5:16)
God's Word is so awesome!
(Speaking of which, I wish I could say it is awfull...which if taken literally means full of awe...but I have to say it has some awe. Anyway that's our English. You know what I mean:-)
Be steadfast in your labours as godly women, shining the light of God's holy and true ways. It starts with a pure heart made new by the Spirit and then being obedient in our outward actions; in our dress and headcovering, in our meek and quiet spirit, in our love, in our kindness, in our patience, in our keeper at home jobs, in our serving others and more. All because of our faith in God and our faith in Christ's atonement for our sins, we labour to be pleasing to Him in our works.
It's going to be perfect when this verse comes to pass. Whether you are living in the north with winter or the south with it's summer all the things we know will pass away.
"And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful."
(Revelation 21:5)
Love to all sisters - daughters of God - past present and future. One joyful day, if we all endure, we shall meet around the throne of God and the Lamb.
"For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;"
(Hebrews 3:14)
Until then...scattered as we are...continue steadfast day by day with our hopes above and in Christ our risen Lord.
What a blessing to have technology to love the brethren in various means!
Strive on sisters!
Good bye sun.
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