We,
the
Praises too ring to God for the vessels used over
the weekend, Peter Hawyes (and Mary) and Rupert
Freese (and Barbara). We thank God too for the lovely spirit of
readiness and openness in each lady’s heart!
What a privilege - in a world, where women either raise
themselves up, are exploited for their bodies and looks, are abused by men or
have no rights and worth – to hear from the heart of God regarding His thoughts
and plans for women! “He has made
everything beautiful in His time” – the verse at the beginning of the weekend
to catch our interest.
And catch our interest….. that
the Lord did by the power of His Word and the truth contained in it. There were
moments of wonder and relief as it was confirmed in our hearts that God has a
plan and purpose for this world, through the ages unfolding His preparing of us
for Eternity – either in Heaven or hell!
How we delighted in the knowledge that
what He does has order and a pattern! There were moments when we were alert,
hearing of Lucifer’s clever plan to deceive us, but God’s way out – a wisdom
from His heart.
There were moments of quiet
as in our spirits we understood that submission is the key! Submitting ourselves
to men, to our husbands, to the oversight, to the ministries brought by the
brethren is submitting to God’s order and authority, yielding our will to His -
yet yielding not only our will to Him, but also our bodies and our minds. How
we rejoiced as again we were encouraged that it is the law of the Spirit of
Life in Christ Jesus that lives in us and enables us!
Excitement filled our hearts
as we understood that we are the Bride of Christ, being prepared for our
wonderful Bridegroom in the Body of Christ! We heard how this Body, the Church,
is part of the power structure of God against which the gated of hell shall not
prevail!
And then there were moments
of humility as we realized our privilege of speaking, speaking as helpmeets,
speaking to establish, nurture and confirm that seed of the Word of God! We
truly rejoiced in God’s purpose for us as women!
We had wonderful times of
praise and worship, we had many a good laugh and times of fellowship. We
enjoyed being well fed in the flesh (a big thank you, Tim and Kathy) and though
the weekend is sadly over, we trust God to keep each word alive in our hearts!
Western Cape Ladies.
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