Cgeneration devotional

At a time when all baby boys were being killed, one mother stood her ground in faith and against all odds, preserved the life of her own child.

In Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭25‬-‭26‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Jesus said:

““Certainly there were many needy widows in Israel in Elijah’s time, when the heavens were closed for three and a half years, and a severe famine devastated the land. Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them. He was sent instead to a foreigner—a widow of Zarephath in the land of Sidon.”

What was it about the widow Zarephath that Jesus had to commend her?

The great Prophet Elijah had a woman who God positioned in his life to support his ministry and help him fulfil purpose. Even though we don’t know her name, she is referred to as the widow of Zarephath in the Bible. So what lessons can we learn from her story?

Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭35‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Women received their loved ones back again from death..”

The Shunamite woman must have been one of the great women of faith referred to in Hebrews 11 Vs 35. So what lessons can we learn from her?

In 2 Kings chapter 4, the bible tells us the story of a very remarkable woman. And even though her name is not known or mentioned, the bible refers to her as the Shunamite woman because she lived in a town called Shunem. So what is spectacular about this woman?

Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭31‬ ‭AMP says

“By faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies [sent by the sons of Israel] in peace.”

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‭‭ Who was Rahab and how could someone who was referred to as a ‘prostitute’ be included in the roll call of faith?

Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.”

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Paul says we should put on the helmet of salvation. What does that mean and how does this armour protect us from the enemy? How can we fight with the sword of the spirit?

Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.”

When thinking about a soldier’s armour, hardly would anyone actually think about their shoes! This is because we’re too busy thinking about the armour that we think are more important like the sword, shield, breastplate and so on. How about the shield? Why do we need these two in our battle?

Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,”

Soldiers wear a breastplate or a bulletproof vest because it protects one of the most vital organs of the body which is the heart. If a soldier does not wear his breastplate or bulletproof vest, he is prone to a fatal attack because a wound to the heart is instant death! So, why does Paul call this piece of armour the breastplate of righteousness?

Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth...”

The belt of truth holds up our spiritual pants so that we're not vulnerable and fall for lies.