Loved For ALL of YOU

     This past Tuesday Night Our dearest Friend, and everyone's beloved grandma, shared a beautiful Story about the woman who was caught in Adultery found in John 8:1-11. It’s a story about a woman who caught red handed having an affair and the Pharisees decided to use her to test Jesus' Knowledge about the Law of Mosses. They told Jesus everything they saw and they suggested that the woman be stoned to death.


    The woman was absolutely hopeless, and the entire time the Pharisees were screaming for her death, Jesus kept silent.

       As we read the story, Jesus says if anyone among those accusing the woman has no sin, they should be the first one to cast the first stone. No one dared to throw anything at her because those who were accusing her, also knew that they had some serious stuff too they had going on and they too needed to have somebody throw something at them for.

      As I reflected on the story, I kept thinking that no one actually even asked what was the woman's name or even her background. No one even knew where she had come from and even why or how she was having an affair.(we know the How part haha)

      But Jesus knew her, not for her sin but for who she really was. As we read along Jesus is so gentle with her and He specifically tells her that he does not accuse her and even forgives her of her sin.

     As Jesus was talking to her, He even straightened as way of showing this woman that in spite of her sin; she is someone worth respecting, worth paying attention to, worth receiving forgiveness from her savior. I just feel that Jesus did not care about defending Himself publicly, He knew the Law of Mosses that the woman and the man were to be both stoned. He didn't get all religious and started quoting the Law; instead He reacted with compassion by not even identifying the sins of those ready to stone her. (Even though He knew them all). But He instead responded with compassion.

    I just feel when our Father in heaven looks through us, as much He is capable of seeing our crap, our ugliness, He chooses to see us, love us and forgive us for who we are and are meant to be, and that is Women Worth everything, women worth of receiving His forgiveness, not because of what we can do or have done because of his love and grace through the cross.

     So when people accuse you, or you're experiencing days when your past is accusing you and bringing you down,(just tell those accusing voices to just SHUT UP in Jesus name) and also MOST importantly, remember that with Jesus its all in the past and He is restoring your future!!!.

You're loved

WOW.
Recommended Reading:
BattleField of the Mind (Joyce Meyer) this is an awesome WOW book 5 wows.
Reccomended Song
I have Found (Kim Walker Smith)
See you Tuesdays 7:30pm on the 9th Floor Takashimaya department store.

God's Faithfulness in A Barren Land

 
Hey what Up ladies!!!


       You know since we're only 1 month away from the end of 2010, it is probable that in the next months most of us will be reflecting on this past year and how fast it has gone by. During this time of the year we mostly reflect on the great, beautiful horrible, amazing things that God has walked us through during the year.

       This morning I was reading Lamentations 3:22-24. Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness! I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him!"



     My favorite part of the verse is "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed" it’s just amazing to me to think of all the things that could have possibly consumed me (mostly my own doing) but the Lord never allowed it to happen, not because I prayed every nano-second of the day but simply because of His great Love the Lord remains faithful.

       The other day I was also listening to a Kim Walker Song called “Faithful”, it also made me think about God's amazing faithfulness especially during the times where I really feel I need to be affirmed and be reminded of His great Love.

       I was reading the story of Hannah in 1Samuel 1. To try and make it short, Hannah was a woman who seemed to have everything, really beautiful, talented Her name even meant Beauty, grace & passion and she even had a great loving rich husband:))))) who really loved her. This can definitely make a woman feel like she has everything she needs. However the Bible continues to say that "the Lord had closed her womb" So she was barren and couldn't conceive. To make matters worse, her Husband had another Wife name by the name of Penninah which means treasure or pearl who literally had a womb that was a child production company. She even made fun of Hannah for not being able to have children, which makes a lot of sense if I were Penninah I would expect to get more attention and loving since I’m having all the kids anyway

     So eventually Hannah fervently prayed to the Lord, to give her Children and she eventually gives birth to Samuel.

      When I was reflecting on the Story of Hannah, I couldn't help think that the Lord eventually opened up her womb at the right time, just right when Hannah made the commitment to dedicate her first child to the Lord.

    I feel perhaps that's the reason God had closed up her womb ,was not to punish her as some would assume but to help her conceive her purpose & calling in the Lord which was beyond anything Hannah could dream.

      WOW!!! I feel God's love for us is so amazing. when He gives us gifts, He makes sure that he gives us the whole package. Hannah's Son Samuel became a major prophet and even went on to anoint future Kings.

             I personally feel God had a dream for Hannah as she continued to pray, through her prayers God prepared her to conceive not only a son, but a master plan & purpose in her life.

      So there'll be times when we feel there certain areas in lives that "SEEM" barren, perhaps you've been feeling as if God does not listen to your prayers or He is taking forever. You even have started to compare yourself to your married girlfriends, or women that seem to have it all but you. And you're asking the Lord "Jesus when is my time coming?? I've been working so hard on this project, or I have been patiently waiting for "Mr. Right" I serve you blah, blah blah.

      My desire for you is that through your prayers, God's grace will lead you to conceive not only your heart's desires but God's loving master plan for your life.

     You're a beautiful Princess and God is so passionate about you and just wants to shower you with all of his grace and faithfulness. Keep trusting in Him "Your Time Is Here".

You’re Loved and you're a woman of great purpose & worth..

WOW



Upcoming Events:

We’re still Continuing with our women in the Bible series.

So Please join us every Tuesday night @ 7:30pm, Takashimaya department store 9th floor. Taipei City taiwan

So far women in our group have Shared:

About Dorcas, Bersheeba, Deborah, Ruth, the Adulterous woman that almost got stoned to death.

Recommended reading

The Wives of King David (Abigail) By Jill Eileen Smith

Review: Great drama there's no corny romance in this one!!! I personally give it 3 WOWs out of 5. And that's really good coming from me.