Miriam

Today's post is by Mary Davis, a woman in my church.  Mary is a gifted writer and a gifted woman!

"And Miriam the prophetess, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dance.  And Miriam answered them, sing to the LORD for He has triumphed gloriously.  He has thrown the horse and his rider into the sea."  Exodus 15:20-21

Does it ever make you wonder why it took the world so long to wake up to the value of a woman's place in God's scheme of things?  Even further back than Miriam, God was placing women in various ministries.

Miriam's part in the history of Israel might seem minute compared to some of the other biblical women's ministries, but it really wasn't.  Jochebed's well executed plan to save Israel's future leader, included a major role for Miriam.  Her position, place, and timing was of signficant importance, and she played her part perfectly.  But this is not the only time she is mentioned.

Years later, after the Red Sea experience, she is seen in leadership leading the women in song and dance.

Shouldn't it be the same with each individual woman as well as the ladies who participate in Women's Ministries?  A well executed plan can accomplish powerful results for women in God's scheme of things, if she considers her place, part and timing.

Miriam followed the leadership of her mother, who followed the leadership of God.  Then the day came when Miriam became the leader...leading other women in worship and praise to God.  How exciting is that?

Heavenly Father, Miriam was a gifted woman.  Perhaps we don't realize just how gifted we are, or perhaps we fail to see the importance of our individual gifts.  Gifts that are not harbored inwardly, but to be used in us through You in our place of worship as well as to the world.  Each day guide us as to know how we should seek You for a greater understanding of our gifts, and when to use them.  Thank You Father, Amen.

Read Exodus 14:10-31 and 15:20-21.
Victory is the reason Miriam led the women in an attitude of praise and worship.  The cause was God's deliverance from Egyptian bondage, culminating in the miracle of the crossing of the Red Sea.  Suppose God asked you to dance and verbally sing before Him in the presence of others after performing a miracle for you?  How would this affect you emotionally, and do you feel that you would comply?

Submitted by Mary Davis.

Blessings,