The characteristics of a favoured woman talks about those innate qualities in a woman that distinguish her as favoured. The woman is endowed with a lot of natural characteristics that when put together with those of the man can make them a formidable duo.
This the reason why many women have kept the light burning in their homes at such times when their husbands tend to lose grip. For example, on occasions when the men lost their jobs or have their business closed down or go through emotional trauma, sickness, dejection, etc, those innate qualities in a woman come to the fire. At these points, their wives have been able to hold the fort.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labour.
For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow, but wow to him that is alone when he falleth for he hath not another to help him up.
The truth according to the above scriptures is that when the man falls, it is the natural duty of the woman to lift him up. Naturally, the man will be in trouble in the absence of the woman to encourage him and complement his efforts.
A wife's support is the greatest physical support a husband can get in the times of trouble. Heaven's attention is incomparable, but after that comes the support from someone that is around him. That in the hand of God to help combat any unpleasant situation that might befall her husband. She is the one that will first provide the emotional support and give the husband the confidence which he needs to overcome.
This support can come in terms of prayer, advice and encouragement. This gives him a sense of belonging and the will to go the extra mile.
These are roles of cigarettes, alcohol, drugs and sexual promiscuity have failed to play adequately in the lives of many people.
The woman also plays the role of motherhood. This is something that should be cherished. Remember, God had the option to use alternative sources if He had wanted to.
Genesis 1:28 "And God blessed them, and God said unto them, be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
The mandate to increase or multiply resides with God and it pleased Him to confer it upon the woman via marriage.
Considering the role of the Virgin Mary in bringing the Saviour into the world, the Angel of God on assignment saluted her saying, Hail, thou that art highly favored, The Lord is with thee, Blessed art thou among women.
Though bringing the Messiah to the world was not a task that could have been performed by a woman.
What were the criteria that were used in the selection process?
Of course, it was not an interview, if it were to be an interview, it is likely that she would not have qualified. After all, there were beautiful daughters of the rich and might then. But it was by favour and the young Virgin was chosen as the vessel through which the Memssiah would come.
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