Ever feel like, no matter what was going good for you, something was missing? That no matter what good things happen, your attention is always focused on the bad things? Well, there's an evil force behind that kind of thinking, and it's called the Devil. He's here to kill, steal,and destroy all of us, but he comes down harder on us girls. Let me explain why.
Once, long before the Earth was made, the Devil was an angel named Lucifer. He was God's right hand man, and all he had to do was worship God. He was the most beautiful angel of them all, he was very highly ranked and very well regarded.
But he let his beauty and status go to his head and pridefully decided that he, Lucifer would be better and higher than GOD, his own Creator, and he rebelled.
His beauty and status was stripped from him, and he was cast out of Heaven, a monstrous and disgusting thing.(Rev. 12:7-9)
Soon after, the Lord made the Earth, the plants and animals, and then finally, Adam and Eve. The Bible goes on to tell about how the snake tempted Eve into sin. (Genesis 3:1-6)
Ever wonder why Satan targeted Eve, and not Adam?
The reason is because Eve was made as the ultimate expression of God's grace and beauty, exactly what the Devil was before he decided to rebel against the Father. Everything Eve was reminded the Devil of what he used to have before he threw it away, and he was filled with overwhelming hatred for her.
This hatred has passed down to us, her daughters.
But we have something stronger than the Devil's hatred. Jesus love.(Luke 10:19-20)
Jesus loves us little girls. We see this in the many and varied examples in the New Testament. He used a woman to demonstrate that He would accept all who come to him (John 4:1-26). He allowed women to help and support His ministry (Luke 8:1-3) at a time when women weren't allowed to do anything but domestic projects. Jesus didn't push away or condem the girl who committed adultry (John 8:1-11) In fact, He saved her life when the Pharisses would have stoned her,according to the Old Testament law. He allowed Mary Magadalene, a known harlot with whom no guy wanted to be with in broad daylight, to be redemmed and travel with Him. He was our very first supporter of equality, and through His blood, we are now, and forever equal to men.
Jesus loves his little boys just as much as He loves His little girls, but in general, women have been oppressed far longer and more harshly than men have. So we girls need a little more support from the Holy Sprit.
In fact, everytime someone is abusive, molesting, and murdering, it's the Devil's hatred striking out at God's Grace and Beauty, us. For the Devil hates everything good & pure, therefore he hates us, who were designed & fashioned that way. he takes great pleasure in corrupting us, men, women and children alike.
Therefore, cling to that Heavenly Father who loves you and wants nothing but the best for you.
Be encouraged. Jesus is with you wherever you go. (Rom. 8:35-39; Heb.13:5-6)He's with you when you go to the store, when you're trying to pay your bills, taking care of the kids- -just call on His strength and mercy and He will gladly give it to you. He will be there when your child is sick, when you say goodbye to a beloved family member, and through all of your other troubles, pains and persercutions. (2 Cor. 4:8-10)
But remember, brothers and sisters, serving the Lord isn't always easy (2 Cor.4:11-12). As Jesus and His Desciples suffered persecutions, so must we. The Devil comes down much harder on believers than sinners, which is why he runs rampant in the Church, especially in these End Times. Even people who've served the Lord for 20 years and more are backsliding into sin, running from God, unwilling to find their way back again. It's a real sorry sight to see, and so, so sad to watch. But take heart, your troubles won't last forever. (Rev. 21:3-4; Isaiah 9:1-7) God will make a new world for all those who are loyal and faithful and served Him until the end.
Until then, remember: Jesus loves us little girls, little boys, and babies, every one.
Posted by planet/thelambssancturary
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Updated: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 12:35 AM EDT
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Updated: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 12:35 AM EDT
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