Rahab. Ruth. Deborah. Jael. Esther. Mary.
Each of these women faced a moment in time when they had to choose faith over fear. Each was alone before her God. Each faced huge physical and emotional consequences for the choices they made. Yet not one of them so much as hesitated. They were all in with what God called them to do. They were and are role models faith, courage, and passion.
Faith
Each of these women was shaped by their faith. And for each one of them, that faith was shaped by raw, intimate encounters with the living God. Each woman knew in her heart that God could be trusted. They knew that following God in the face of danger was the only path of safety and hope. This is what produced the courage they displayed.
Courage
The lives of these women are best described as courageous. From the quiet trust that Ruth showed in following Naomi, to the boldness of Jael and Esther, courage marked each of them. When faith is clear and undiluted, courage follows.
Passion
With this combination of faith and courage, we see the beauty and power of emotion that is connected and driven by loyalty
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