Who Is A Widow To You?

 

 Who is a widow?

A widow is a woman who has lost her husband to death. Unfortunately, this definition is all many people know of a widow. And to some people, she is a reproach not worthy to be associated with anymore. But she is more than that!

Who is a widow to you?

Imagine a widow you knew before she lost her husband. She was a sister, niece, daughter, cousin, mother, colleague, and neighbour to some person(s). But who is she to you now? Certainly, she didn't change in complexion, height, in her career, or business. Outwardly, she didn't change apart from the fact that her husband is no more.

So, in addition to the fact that her husband is no more, she is still a sister, niece, daughter, cousin, mother, colleague, and neighbour to some person(s). Therefore, she shouldn't be stigmatized with the title widow, and your relationship with her shouldn't go sour. Rather, you are to support her in her broken state.

The beloved of God

Furthermore, God is her husband. So, you must be careful how you treat her. This is because any oppression from you will attract the Lord's wrath and vengeance. God is mindful of a widow and looks out for her welfare.

“Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; for you will forget the shame of your youth, and will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore. For your Maker is your husband, The LORD of hosts is His name; and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth.”

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What To Learn From Joseph A Bible Character (Part 13)

 

Jacob's burial

After Jacob's death, Joseph commanded the physicians to embalm his father. And it took them forty days to do so, after which, the Egyptians mourned him for seventy days. Then, Joseph went and asked for permission to go and bury his father in Canaan. This is because Jacob had made him swear that he would bury him in the burial place bought by Abraham. And Pharaoh granted him permission to go and return.

 

So, Joseph, his brothers, their families, servants of Pharaoh, and the elders of Egypt all went to the land of Canaan to bury Jacob. And when they got there, they mourned Jacob for seven days. So, Jacob's sons did for him just as he commanded them; for they buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah that Abraham bought for a burial place. And after they buried Jacob, Joseph and all who went with him returned to Egypt.

 

Joseph reassures his brothers

After their father's death, Joseph's brothers feared that Joseph will revenge for all the evils they did to him. So, they sent some people to Joseph to tell him that their father, Jacob, requested that he forgive his brothers for what they did to him. Then, later Joseph's brothers also came and bowed before him telling him that they were his servants. And Joseph told them not to be afraid, that what they meant for evil, God meant for good. This is because he was sent to save many people from dying. Then, he comforted them and assured them that he would provide for them. Read more...

 

 

 

 

How To Celebrate Easter Sunday At This Time

 What plans do you have for Easter Celebration this time? Are things not the way you planned them for the season? But, it can't change the truth that Christ has risen and has restored all that enemy stole from you including your joy. So, no matter what happens chose to rejoice at this time. This post encourages you to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus greatly this time.

 

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you - I Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV).

 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead - I Peter 1:3 (NKJV).

 

Truly, nothing should stop your celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Surely, your celebration depends on the significance of Easter to you. For instance, an understanding that Christ's resurrection secured your freedom from darkness and its manifestations, is enough to rejoice at this time. So, no matter the storm outside, you should have peace knowing that you have life in Christ.

 

In everything and situation, you are to give thanks to God, including this period, for this is the will of God. So, no matter what is going on in the world, don't allow it to steal your joy. For, Jesus, through His resurrection from the dead has given us a living hope. So, you are not to be sorrowful like those who have no hope.

 

The main benefit of Christ's resurrection

The main purpose of the resurrection of Jesus is the salvation of man. God delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of His Son, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:13-14). So, if you are saved you have every reason to rejoice at this time. But if you are not, this is the best time to do so, just confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9).

 

How to enjoy the Easter celebration at this time

1. Thanksgiving

The first thing to do is to appreciate God for sending His only begotten son to die for us, for raising Him up, and for all the blessings of resurrection that He has given you.

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