![]() And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. They’re really taking care of us and treat is in a special way.” Esther – an influential woman of the Bible I want to thank the implementers and coordinators of the programme for their efforts in taking care of us as mothers. “I apply the knowledge that I received from the programme. “My children will have healthy bodies, they will not become malnourished,” Martha says. Martha is part of Compassion’s Survival programme in Indonesia where she has been taught how to weave and provided with chickens to start a business in order to generate income to support her family including her three sons. My family’s biggest challenge is that we have very little money. I have received so many helpful benefits. I’m really thankful for the support I have received from Compassion and our local church. No matter what life throws at her, Martha is determined to give her children the best possible life. But she refused to let this horrible accident define her or stop her. When Martha was just five years old, she lost part of her leg when she was hit by a motorcycle. Martha from Indonesia is also a faith-filled woman whose strength in the face of adversity shines through. How amazing is it to witness that strength of faith, to be so convinced of God’s provision and power no matter what happens in the natural? Through Martha’s story we learn the importance of trusting God even when all seems lost. Jesus does the miraculous and resurrects Lazarus to complete and full health. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask. Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. However, Martha’s absolute faith in Jesus shines through when she runs to meet him. ![]() In John 11, Lazarus falls seriously ill and despite sending a message to Jesus asking for help, Lazarus passes away before Jesus arrives. And it’s in this story that Martha shows the unshakeable strength of her faith.Ī personal friend of Jesus, Martha lived in Bethany with her brother Lazarus and sister Mary. ![]() Martha appears three times in the Bible including one of the most powerful testimonies in Scripture, when Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. Not for the Mary/Martha story but for another reason. “Are you a Martha or a Mary?” I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked this question and to be honest, I’ve always resonated more with Martha. From the faithful Martha to the courageous Abigail, we hope this collection of some of our favourite Bible stories of women encourages you. And in a time where equality is still fiercely fought for, we want to celebrate International Women’s Day by honouring some of the great women of the Bible whose strength and compassion still resonates.Īnd throughout the world, girls and women are being empowered every day through Compassion child sponsorship and Survival programmes to be their modern-day counterparts. From young girls using their voices to grandmothers raising up the next generation to be confident in themselves, it’s amazing to witness courageous women in action. 5 inspirational strong women of the Bible ![]()
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