Wise Woman of Abel

Perhaps you will find the Wise Woman of Abel to be of interest. She is my Gal of Scripture for tonight (Thursday).

Read her story:

2 Samuel 20:14-22 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
14 Now he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, even Beth-maacah, and all the Berites; and they were gathered together and also went after him.
15 They came and besieged him in Abel Beth-maacah, and they cast up a siege ramp against the city, and it stood by the rampart; and all the people who were with Joab were wreaking destruction in order to topple the wall.
16 Then a wise woman called from the city, “Hear, hear! Please tell Joab, ‘Come here that I may speak with you.’”
17 So he approached her, and the woman said, “Are you Joab?” And he answered, “I am.” Then she said to him, “Listen to the words of your maidservant.” And he answered, “I am listening.”
18 Then she spoke, saying, “Formerly they used to say, ‘They will surely ask advice at Abel,’ and thus they ended the dispute.
19 I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You are seeking to destroy a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?”

20 Joab replied, “Far be it, far be it from me that I should swallow up or destroy!
21 Such is not the case. But a man from the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against King David. Only hand him over, and I will depart from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.”
22 Then the woman wisely came to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem.
via 2 sam 20:14-22 NASB – Now he went through all the tribes of – Bible Gateway.

So what’s the first thing you notice about the woman?  No name?  Yeah, me too. So this is what I think she has no name because you can be her. Any woman in Christ Jesus can be a woman of valor, a woman of courage, a woman of wisdom, a woman who does a whole lot of good for her community, for her world. But I said most all that on September 20, 2011 post didn’t I? Check me out HERE.

Much later.

And I am back from my class.  The HOLY SPIRIT so loves us women! He gave us such a good time. I am certain you guys have experienced the same in Bible Study as He loves you all too. 🙂

 We decided in class tonight, with or without a name, we want to look up this Women of Abel when we get to Heaven and spend some time getting to know her better. We determined that she is a women of courage as well as wisdom.

And we decided in these New Testament times any walls upon which we will stand and roll heads will surely be spiritual in nature rather than physical as our Gal of Study’s situation tonight.

Ephesians 6:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
via Ephesians 6:12 NKJV – For we do not wrestle against flesh and – Bible Gateway.

So tell me Wise Woman of _______________, got something rebellious hiding out in your ‘city’ that needs its head to roll?  Yes? Then set your heart to know The Holy Scriptures, sharpen your Sword, climb up on that wall and start wielding It. (You too, Guys.)

Pray for Dear Ones depending on you.

Brave the Dark with The LIGHT,
Kathie

Easter Island

Rapa Nui. As it is also called.

Thursdays have come to be and I am believing they are so by an act of the HOLY SPIRIT, my day to specifically pray for World Evangelism. Rapa Nui is my September place and I’ve been praying for them.

Rapa Nui was chosen ‘blindly’. That is I saw the tiny, tiny island on my world map and decided to see what I could learn of it.  Hours of research have confirmed that even though I felt more than a little silly connecting with an island so far away, I am praying in obedience.

One of the things I learned is there is no Bible available to date in the Rapa Nui language. True Spanish is their official language now, but it’s not their native language. So a work began a number of years ago to translate the New Testament into Rapa Nui. They are hoping to begin publication within three years. (Click HERE)

Well guess what? This year the powers that be in the school determined to recapture and teach their native language to grades 1 – 4 (Click HERE). I’m thinking this is a God thing! Every known language needs a Bible, don’t you think?

Matthew 4:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
4 But He replied, It has been written, Man shall not live and be upheld and sustained by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
via Matthew 4:4 AMP – But He replied It has been written Man – Bible Gateway.

Spend at least a few moments today thanking GOD that you (we) have HIS WORD so readily available to us.

Another thing I learned is there is much unrest on Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Another reason for prayer, maybe?  If you please, click HERE and learn more about this. For history and cultural information, click HERE. You may also can find many more sites online by keying in Easter Island, Chile.

And don’t be surprised if ABBA calls you to pray for the World, one Island at a time. 🙂

For closer to home praying, Click HERE.  My love and appreciation to you all and continue to

Brave the Dark with The LIGHT,
Kathie

Matthew 4:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
4 But He replied, It has been written, Man shall not live and be upheld and sustained by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
via Matthew 4:4 AMP – But He replied It has been written Man – Bible Gateway.