“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:29
Chosen to be a “First Lady” of a church is a very intricate position. It is an honor and a privilege to be placed in a position to be in close service to the body of Christ. Sure each and every week there may be women coming who will smile in your face and ultimately might have a desire to take your position. Take courage woman of God when God has opened a door for you especially one as noble as being a “First Lady” of his people. He has chosen you to set an example of supreme leadership.
In the book of Proverbs 31: 25-31, in particular, the word speaks of this noble and virtuous woman who is clothed with strength and dignity and is so assured in her relationship with God. When everyone else is concerned about days to come, she is laughing because if this woman has nothing else she has established her Faith!
"Take courage woman of God when God has opened a door for you especially one as noble as being a “First Lady” of his people. He has chosen you to set an example of supreme leadership."
This woman when she speaks it is with wisdom and faithful instruction she can boldly tell other women in her midst thus says the Lord because she is strongly leading a victorious life by example. She is being mindful of everything that is going on in her home where she lays her head, and the sanctuary where God has chosen her to be “First Lady”. Nothing is getting passed her because the spirit is revealing where her Prayers need to go daily, and who needs calls of encouragement and words of wisdom.
Keeping busy with the orderliness of home, church, and personal affairs. This type of woman is receiving accolades and praise from her children, and her husband because this woman of God is taking the time to educate her children and guiding them in the ways of the Lord, and making sure her husband’s cup is filled spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically.
"..many women may do great things in Christ, many women may do great things in their professional life...us all as “First Ladies” we are to surpass them all!"
Being a “First Lady” is an important and tough role to fill if you are desiring to be a good “First Lady”. Before you said your vows to your husband whose union gave you the official title “First Lady” you made a vow to God. I believe Proverbs 31:29 is the word reaffirming what God wants from us, and what it really means to be chosen to be a “First Lady” because many women may do great things in Christ, many women may do great things in their professional life, many women may excel in their personal life but here this is where I truly believe the Lord is clearly reminding us all as “First Ladies” we are to surpass them all! By not ever giving in to the temptation of having a poor attitude, by always, always, always being the first one to volunteer or participate when help is needed, never taking an attack personally but being a peacemaker even when it hurts. Sharing your experiences and life lessons as they very well might encourage, and Bless someone else. Never fitting in but always rising above with choices and showing pure examples of the love of God.
It’s easy to be fake, and easy to get dressed up and apply make-up but the “First Lady” who truly fears the Lord will be recognized, and the beautiful and honorable spirit that you cultivate daily as being a “First Lady” will be rewarded with Praise in front of many. Being a “First Lady” may come naturally to some of us, and not so naturally to others. The most important thing to remember is we were chosen by God to represent him by being a woman of noble and elite characteristics it is easy to be average and regular, but how awesome it is to choose the elite pathway and truly walk in the ways of God.
Key Thought: Be encouraged woman of God, you were chosen for a purpose, to serve, to lead, and to shine in the excellence of Christ.
Prayer: "Dear Lord thank you for choosing me and placing me in the esteemed position as a First Lady, oh Lord hear my cry and teach me to be the woman of God you need me to be. Help me in my areas of weakness, let them become your strength. Guide me Lord so that I will walk after your will and your way only as I do my best to excel and set examples for every woman you have placed under my leadership. In Jesus Name, Amen"
