To My Sisters

[Omoyeme]

This past weekend's WT study (09/2019) reminded me of an illustration I'd like to share with you that a dear friend sent to me recently.  It's entitled:

 

Never, Ever Give Up...Never Quit!

Be an *Esther *
Bold and courageous enough to stand for the TRUTH; to voice your opinion and fight for the good of others, even when it means to sacrifice yourself.  If Jehovah has put you in a position,  it is for a purpose.  Never be afraid to heed to that inner voice.

Be a *Ruth*
Loyal in all your relationships, walk the extra mile and don't quit when things get tough.  Someday, you'll see why it was all worth the effort.

Be a *Lydia*
Let your homes be open, let your hands be generous, let your hearts be big enough to help those in need.  Joy is greatest when shared.

Be a *Hannah*
Never cease to pray...for it will never be in vain.

Be a *Mary*
Humble and submissive.  You don't have to be great for Jehovah to use you; you just need humility and obedience.

Be a *Dorcus*
Use your talents, however small it may seem to bring a smile on someone's face. You'll never know how much it can mean to someone.

Be an *Abigail*
Remember how each decision can turn your life around for good or bad. Be wise.

Be an *Elizabeth *
Never doubt what Jehovah can do. He is the God of many miracles.

Be a *Rebekah*
Never forget that true beauty lies within.  Draw all your loved ones closer to Jehovah through Christ-like character.

Lastly, be a *Sarah*
Age doesn't matter. Trust and believe that all things are possible with Jehovah God, according to His time.

  Be encouraged my sisters...and be strong! 

 

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Jehovah gives the command, the women proclaiming the Good News are a large army. -- Psalm 68:11.

 

Edited October 7, 2019 by Omoyeme

[Stormswift]

That is so a appreciated and a great study tool too for my student - thank you so much!

[Beggar for the Spirit]

Could we add another sister from the Bible? 

 

Be a *Phoebe*

Be a "defender" of your brothers/sisters, be a "protectress" coming to the aid of any in need! Use your circumstances, time, money to help your congregation and to spread the Good News.

[Omoyeme]

Yes, thank you Neil.  How could we forget Phoebe?  Another women of faith we can strive to imitate!

 

Are there other women of faith in the Scriptures  - nameless in the record - that we can be encouraged as an example?  What about Jephthah's daughter?  In the spirit of her sacrifice, how may we follow her example? 

 

Edited October 7, 2019 by Omoyeme

[Beggar for the Spirit]

Be a *Joanna*

Show by your actions the immense gratitude you have for what Jehovah has done for you personally. Risk disapproval by others by being proud of associating with Jehovah's people and by ministering to the Governing Body with your "belongings". Help to cover the expenses in your congregation, donate, give unselfishly and generously with whatever "unrighteous riches" you possess in order to "make friends" with Jesus and Jehovah.

[Beggar for the Spirit]

Trivia Question:

How did Jesus buy such an expensive inner garment?

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*** w09 7/1 p. 22 Did You Know? ***
Completely seamless garments, like the one Jesus wore, were unique to Palestine. They were woven on upright looms that used two sets of vertical warp threads, one at the front and one at the back of a crossbar. The weaver would alternate his shuttle, which carried the horizontal weft thread, from the front part of the web to the back, “thus creating a cylindric piece of fabric,” says one reference work. A seamless tunic would likely have been a rare possession, and the soldiers considered it a desirable one.

Possibly Jesus expensive, rare inner garment was not purchased in Israel/Palestine. If so, then how likely was it that a disciple of some wealth who loved Jesus dearly gave him this "rare" garment?  But which of all the many disciples and the apostles may have been the one who gave Jesus this rare gift?

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“. . .. And the Twelve were with him(Jesus), as were certain women who had been cured of wicked spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magʹda·lene, from whom seven demons had come out; Jo·anʹna the wife of Chuʹza, Herod’s man in charge; Su·sanʹna; and many other women, who were ministering to them from their belongings.” (LU 8:1-3)

*** w15 8/15 p. 30 What We Can Learn From Joanna ***
Undoubtedly, Jesus’ followers contributed what they could. His entourage may have included wealthy women. Because Joanna was or had been the wife of Herod’s steward, some conclude that she was well-off. Someone like her may have provided the expensive seamless garment that Jesus wore. 

Edited October 7, 2019 by Beggar for the Spirit

[bagwell1987]

How about Abigail? I love Abigail. She was beautiful and discreet despite being married to a senseless, stupid and harsh man.Without telling her husband she went to meet David and in a long and heartfelt plea, showing wisdom, logic, respect as well as humility she convinced David to not do as he was planning to do and shed unrighteous blood or fail to trust that Jah would fix the problem.

[ijsvogel]

Be a *Shiphrah or Puah*

 

Be courageous and fear Jehovah. Preach fearlessly, although a "king" may forbid it:

 

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/w20031101/Women-Who-Made-Jehovahs-Heart-Rejoice/#?insight[search_id]=6da8f4ff-1d6e-4ea6-bb69-a927c5ff4d2d&insight[search_result_index]=0

Par. 3 - 5

 

[AFOR1993]

Absolutely stunning. I love this. 

[Omoyeme]

On 10/7/2019 at 4:17 AM, Omoyeme said:

Be a *Hannah*

Never cease to pray...for it will never be in vain.

 

Supplicate in prayer...for it will not be in vain! Jehovah knows all...

 

Edited October 25, 2019 by Omoyeme

[Tia]

Sis Sandra

Love it...And I thank you!

[Omoyeme]

A friend sent this to me yesterday so I wanted to share it here.

 

By the way, phone service is definitely not required, but the Scriptures does tell us that Jehovah has a telephone number.  It is Jeremiah 33:3 .

 

Edited January 15, 2020 by Omoyeme

[Loje]

Thank you Sandra, this is precious.  I copied it to print but, I may have to hold off as it looks like this list will continue to grow... 💜

[Paa Yaw]

Very lovely and encouraging posts. A great cloud of female witnesses to learn from.

So who was adding that of Mary Magdalene?

[Paa Yaw]

...and there is Naomi, the widow of Zarephath...

We're waiting 

[Omoyeme]

[Omoyeme]

On 1/18/2020 at 12:26 AM, Paa Yaw said:

...and there is Naomi, the widow of Zarephath 

 

Be a *Naomi*

Even though we may lose in death someone we dearly love, Jehovah knows the depth of ou grief and assures us of a wonderful future.  We are not without hope!  Until then, may we let our enduring love and unshakeable faith in Jehovah help us to cope and overcome such adversity; yes allowing our Great God to "be our joy" now and moreso in His New World.

 

Be like the *Widow of Zeraphath*

Like the widow of Zarephath, many today are struggling to put food on the table.  So in these current days of pestilence(s), and as we approach the coming great tribulation, many more of us may lack sufficient sustenance as we struggle to provide food for ourselves and/or family members.  Let it be our resolve, our faith and reliance on Jehovah to be a refuge for us during these times of difficulty or uncertainty.  Pray. Hope. Act.

 

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AS THE sun blazed down on the small Sidonian town of Zarephath, a widow stooped to gather up sticks. She needed to build a fire so that she could cook a meager meal—probably the last meal that she and her young son would eat. She had struggled to keep herself and her boy alive through a long drought and famine, and it had all come to this miserable end. They were starving.

A man approached. His name was Elijah, and the widow soon saw that he was a prophet of Jehovah. It seems that she had heard of this God. Jehovah was different from Baal, whose cruel, perverse worship was prevalent in her land of Sidon. So when Elijah asked her for a drink of water, she was eager to help. Perhaps she felt that doing so would gain her favor with Jehovah. (Matthew 10:41, 42) But then Elijah asked for more—a bit of food. She explained that she had only enough food for one last meal. Yet, Elijah persisted, assuring her that Jehovah would provide food miraculously for her until the drought was over. What did she do? The Bible says: “So she went and did according to Elijah’s word.” (1 Kings 17:10-15) These simple words describe a deed of great faith—so great, in fact, that Jesus Christ praised that widow almost a thousand years later!—Luke 4:25, 26.  -- WT 96 11/1

 

 

Edited July 7, 2020 by Omoyeme

[Omoyeme]

[LoneWanderer]

Maybe the Watchtower article that will be studied in a few months will further encourage our dear sisters:

https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-september-2020/Give-Christian-Women-Your-Support/

[Omoyeme]

Edited September 2, 2020 by Omoyeme

[1gemstone]

Rahab, always hd faith, she was courage and declared righteous by works.

[Omoyeme]

 

The votes have been counted and recounted and it’s official!  We have a winner with over 240 lands reporting and 8,683,117 votes cast for Jesus Christ, the King of God’s Kingdom. Iit is evident that the people have chosen a leader they can trust! 

 

His promises to eliminate sickness and death, ensure true peace and security, provide meaningful work for all, solve environmental problems and teach people what they need to do in order to live forever, resonated with those who casted their vote for him!

 

Additionally, he has assured the people that he and his 144,000 co-rulers will be ready to go to work on Day One. While many of his cabinet members have already been selected, he is in the process of filling the remaining seats, once completed, he has said they will immediately, deliver on his promises to:  (1) abolish false religion, (2) end human rulership, (3) remove wicked people, and (4) eliminate Satan and his demons, who have been misleading the nations.

 

His supporters canvassed neighborhoods for years encouraging people to cast their vote.  However, since the pandemic and shut downs and out of safety and concern for others, earlier this year, they changed their campaigning methods to telephone witnessing and letter writing.

 

It is anticipated that there may still be some votes that have not yet been cast or even counted and tallied as of this report. However, the Governing Body has confirmed that all votes will be counted regardless of when it was received, up until the day he takes office!

 

To keep up with all the developments of this Good News, please follow the only channel that is accurately reporting the truth. JW.ORG!!

 

 

Edited November 9, 2020 by Omoyeme

[Sheep]

And this time, no one has filed lawsuits contesting the legality of the vote!

 

So, bring on the King!

[ReadYourBible]

Be the woman at the well. Although you have many failings, the right people see through your faults and respect you for your honesty. 

 

Be a Jael. Sometimes the tent peg IS the only way to get the job done   

 

 

Edited November 15, 2020 by cerebral ecstasy
I boo boo'd on the name :P

[Omoyeme]