1. The Strengths Of Women In The Bible
2. The Strengths Of Mary And Martha
3. The Poor Widow’s Strength Was Her Giving
4. Dorcas’ Strength Was Using Her Talents For The Lord
5. Priscilla’s Strength Was Knowing The Way Of God
6. Hannah’s Strength Was Her Prayer
7. The Shunammite’s Strength Was Following God’s Leading In Caring For The Man Of God
8. The Strength Of Abigail Was Her Wisdom
9. The Strengths Of A Virtuous Woman
10. The Faith Of Lois And Eunice
11. The Faith Of Sarah And Rahab
12. Anna Was Strong In Waiting On The Lord
13. Ruth’s Strength Was Staying With Naomi And Working To Take Care Of Her
14. Esther’s Strength Was Her Courage And Obedience
15. Mary, Chosen By God To Be The Mother Of Jesus
1. The Strengths Of Women In The Bible
If you go for a job interview, you may be asked, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Different types of jobs require different strengths. One job that seems to require many strengths is that of being a mother. Mothers are constantly on call to feed, clothe, and care for their children and families. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, let’s look at some of the women, not just mothers, in the Bible and focus on their strengths. I am working on a project for Mother’s Day and the Bible verse I chose to use is found in Nehemiah 8:10. I really like the end of the verse that says, “…the joy of the Lord is your strength.” When life gets hard, and you feel weak and weary, turn to Jesus and find strength in the joy of the Lord.
2. The Strengths Of Mary And Martha
We are beginning with two sisters. First, we see Martha’s strength. Jesus and others (we don’t know how many) went to Martha’s house. Her strength was serving. Some women are very good as a hostess. They can clean, and organize, and serve groups that come into their home. That was Martha. But, she got overwhelmed. Jesus told her that she was “careful and troubled about many things.” That’s me. I enjoy planning things, but I quickly get “careful and troubled about many things.” It’s good to be like Martha in our service to others, but it will also help us to be like Mary. Mary’s strength came from sitting at the feet of Jesus. We find Mary at the feet of Jesus on three occasions in the Bible. We will do well to spend time at the feet of our Lord.
“38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42)
“(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)” (John 11:2)
“Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.” (John 11:32)
3. The Poor Widow’s Strength Was Her Giving
When organizations have fund raisers for various causes, the ones who are recognized are the ones who give the most. What we give to God reaches far beyond the dollar amount. God knows our heart and ability to give. We can give our tithe, our time, our talents, our testimony, and give our thanks to the Lord. Jesus complimented the poor widow for giving all that she had. Let’s give our all to the Lord.
“41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:
44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.” (Mark 9:41-44)
4. Dorcas’ Strength Was Using Her Talents For The Lord
My Mom has a great talent for sewing. She always enjoyed working with cloth and patterns, and made many of our clothes when we were growing up. She also used her time and talent to sew for others. There were many times that she made something special for someone to wear. She reminds me of Dorcas in the Bible. The Bible tells us that she “was full of good works and almsdeeds.” When the widows stood around showing the coats and garments that she had made, I believe that she had made the clothes for them. God gives us different talents. I don’t have her talent for sewing, but God gave me a joy for gardening. I love to work in my garden and share the fresh vegetables with others. Let’s use our talents for the Lord. “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” (Colossians 3:17)
“36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.
38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.
39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.” (Acts 9:36-41)
5. Priscilla’s Strength Was Knowing The Way Of God
In the 18th chapter of Acts we meet Aquila and his wife Priscilla. Paul stayed with them for a while in Corinth, and they worked making tents. Can you imagine the conversations they had about the Lord as they worked together day by day? Paul continued on in his missionary journeys, and Priscilla and Aquila went with him to Ephesus. After Paul left, Apollos arrived in Ephesus. “And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.” (Acts 18:26) Aquila and Priscilla learned a lot about Jesus, and they used that knowledge to help Apollos. As we read God’s Word and listen to preaching and teaching, let’s pray for wisdom. We can use that wisdom to help lead others in the Word and ways of the Lord.
“1 After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.
3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
18 And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.
20 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.” (Verses from Acts 18)
Paul tells us more about Priscilla and Aquila in his letters. “Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:” (Romans 16:3) “The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.” (I Corinthians 16:19)
6. Hannah’s Strength Was Her Prayer
Hannah wanted a son. She prayed “in bitterness of soul” and cried out to the Lord. She vowed that she would give her son back to the Lord. God heard and answered her prayer. She took Samuel to the house of the Lord where he served the Lord. “And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.” (I Samuel 7:15) Samuel anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel. He also anointed David to be king. We need to pray continually for our children, that they will be saved and serve the Lord.
“9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.
10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.
13 Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.
16 Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
18 And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.” (I Samuel 1:9-18)
7. The Shunammite’s Strength Was Following God’s Leading In Caring For The Man Of God
Some little girls like to play with doll houses. I think we made ours out of boxes, and we made furniture out of cardboard and scraps of material. Something about this story reminds me of setting up a doll house. Elisha went to Shunem where there was “a great woman”. She often fed him when he went that way. She told her husband that they should make a little chamber for Elisha, with a bed, table, stool and a candlestick. This meant so much to the prophet, that he wanted to do something for her. He told her that God would give her a son, and He did. When God leads us to do something for someone else, it may not seem like much, but we need to follow through with God’s leading.
“8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.
9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.
10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither.
11 And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there.
12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
13 And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.
14 And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.
15 And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door.
16 And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.
17 And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.” (II Kings 4:8-17)
8. The Strength Of Abigail Was Her Wisdom
David was hiding in the wilderness from King Saul, “And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.” (I Samuel 22:2) Nabal had three thousand sheep and David and his men were a wall of protection to his servants as they sheared the sheep. He sent to Nabal and asked him to give them some food in return. “And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master. Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?” (I Samuel 25:10-11) So David put on his sword and took about 400 of his men to go against Nabal.
“14 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.
15 But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields:
16 They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
17 Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
18 Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses.
19 And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.” (I Samuel 25:14-19)
In her wisdom, Abigail saved her household. And after the death of Nabal, David asked her to be his wife.
“32 And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:
33 And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.
35 So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.” (I Samuel 25:32-35)
9. The Strengths Of A Virtuous Woman
Happy Mother’s Day. As we continue with the strengths of different women in the Bible, we will find the strengths of a virtuous woman. Psalm 31 begins, “The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.”
“10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” (Proverbs 31:10-31)
10. The Faith Of Lois And Eunice
When the Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to Timothy, he complimented the faith of his grandmother Lois, and his mother Eunice. Faith is a strength we all need to have. As others see our faith it may encourage them to have faith in Jesus also, and accept His gift of salvation. It is vitally important that our children and grandchildren see our faith in the Lord.
“1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;
4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” (II Timothy 1:1-5)
11. The Faith Of Sarah And Rahab
Hebrews 11 is often called the “Hall of Faith” as it shows the faith of men and women who lived throughout the history of the Bible. In this chapter we see Sarah, who had faith to go with Abraham as he “looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” She had faith to give birth to Isaac when she was 90 years old. We also see the faith of Rahab, who believed in the God of Israel. She had courage to hide the spies, and saved her household when the walls of Jericho fell down.
“8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.” (Hebrews 11:8-11)
We also see the faith of Rahab. She believed in the God of Israel and had courage to hide the spies sent by Joshua. Because of her faith, her family was saved when the walls of Jericho fell down. “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.” (Hebrews 11:30-31)
12. Anna Was Strong In Waiting On The Lord
In Luke chapter 2 we find the Christmas story. We also find a story about Anna. She was married about 7 years then became a widow of about 84 years. She stayed in the temple and “served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” She spread the news that the Christ Child had been born! Her strength was waiting on God and serving the Lord.
“36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.” (Luke 2:36-38)
13. Ruth’s Strength Was Staying With Naomi And Working To Take Care Of Her
Naomi and Elimelech went to Moab with their two sons. Naomi’s husband and her two sons died and she decided to return to Bethlehem. She told her two daughters in law to go back to the homes of their mothers, but Ruth decided to go with Naomi and take care of her. “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.” (Ruth 1:16-17) She was faithful to Naomi and worked gleaning in the fields to gather food for them. The Lord rewarded Ruth for her faithfulness and hard work. She married Boaz and had a son named Obed, who had a son named Jesse, who had a son named David. David was a great king of Israel and in the lineage of Jesus.
14. Esther’s Strength Was Her Courage And Obedience
We could say that Esther’s strength was her beauty, because she was chosen by the King over all the young women in his kingdom. But, she had greater qualities than her beauty. We find out who Esther is in the book that bears her name, Esther 2:5-7.
“5 Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;
6 Who had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captivity which had been carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away.
7 And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.”
Even after Esther was chosen to be the new queen, she still obeyed what Mordecai told her. “Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him.” (Esther 2:20) When Haman set a course in action to destroy all the Jewish people, Esther showed great courage. She went before the king even though it could have meant death to her. My favorite portion of scripture in the book of Esther is, “…who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14) We don’t know when we may be called upon by God for a certain task. We need obedience and courage when the Lord calls us “for such a time as this.”
“5 Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king's chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.
6 So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king's gate.
7 And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king's treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them.
8 Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people.
9 And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.
10 Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;
11 All the king's servants, and the people of the king's provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.
12 And they told to Mordecai Esther's words.
13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.
14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
15 Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,
16 Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.
17 So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.” (Esther 4:5-17)
15. Mary, Chosen By God To Be The Mother Of Jesus
We are closing our devotional series about women of the Bible and their great strengths with the example of Mary. Mary is the most honored woman of all time. She was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. She said, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.” And when she went to see Elisabeth she praised the Lord. “My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.” (Luke 1:46-49) Being a mother is a very important duty and requires great strength. When life gets hard and you get weary remember, “The joy of the Lord is your strength!” (Nehemiah 8:10)
26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.” (Luke 1:26-50)
The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength
