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Recognizing The Chosen Women Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 22, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: Throughout the Bible, God has chosen specific women for significant roles and purposes.
Throughout the Bible, God has chosen specific women for significant roles and purposes. These women demonstrate distinct characteristics that set them apart as vessels for God's work. Here are few biblical signs that may indicate a woman is chosen by God:
1. Faithfulness and Obedience: Chosen women exhibit unwavering faithfulness and obedience to God's Word.
- "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." (Hebrews 11:6)
2. Humility and Servanthood: They demonstrate humility and a willingness to serve others, reflecting Jesus' teachings.
- "But Jesus called them to him and said, 'You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you.'" (Matthew 20:25-26)
3. Courage and Boldness: Chosen women show remarkable courage and boldness in the face of challenges and adversity.
- "Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." (Ephesians 6:10)
4. Compassion and Empathy: They exhibit genuine compassion and empathy towards others, mirroring God's heart.
- "And Jesus, in pity, touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight and followed him." (Matthew 20:34)
5. Wisdom and Discernment: Chosen women possess spiritual wisdom and discernment, guiding them in decision-making and relationships.
- "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverbs 9:10)
6. Prayerfulness and Intercession: They prioritize prayer and intercession, seeking God's guidance and intervention.
- "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." (Romans 12:12)
7. Integrity and Authenticity*: Chosen women live with integrity and authenticity, reflecting God's character.
- "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them." (Proverbs 11:3)
8. *Faith in God's Promises*: They trust in God's promises and provision, even in uncertainty.
- "For God is not a man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind." (Numbers 23:19)
9. Fruitfulness and Productivity: Chosen women bear fruit in their lives, reflecting their connection to God.
- "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)
10. Perseverance and Resilience: They demonstrate perseverance and resilience in the face of trials and challenges.
- "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12)
11. A Heart After God :Chosen women have a heart that seeks after God, desiring to know and follow Him.
- "And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." (Deuteronomy 6:5)
To recognize the chosen women in your life, look for these biblical signs. Support and encourage them as they fulfill their God-given purposes. May we acknowledge and appreciate the remarkable women God has chosen for His glory.