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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