Anchor Text: 2Timothy 2:21
Introduction; God prepares Man
It is important we know that it is only God who prepares His own vessels and not man (Ps 23:5). It takes the master mind of a purpose to create what is suitable for such purpose. Just as it takes a woman to prepare her special dish that will suit the special occasion she has in mind. Though she may appoint helpers, yet the preparation comes from her. So also does it take only God who knows what He want to make out of our life to prepare us to fit His purpose (Isa 44:2).
It is not in the place of any man to prepare or make a fellow man to fit the masters use. Irrespective of the position held in the body of Christ or society, we are on a duty call “Helpers” (Eph 4:11-12). No man is totally authorized to make a man, it is a delegated authority under the auspices of God’s instruction. They are playing a part in God’s preparation plan. (E.g Samuel, David, Joseph e.t.c). Therefore, let’s have it at the back of our mind that both leaders and church members, we are all playing a part in God’s purposed purpose, no one is making anyone only God does. What man makes today is a Robot.
The masters Mind
From genesis, God created man and woman uniquely. He made man from the dust and from the same dust He made woman but together with a man’s rib. This implies that though they were both human being, God was detailed enough in their making as it has a nexus with their purpose and making process.
Both man and woman has a collective and primary purpose which is to be an extension of God on earth (Gen 1:26), however they both have individual purpose which is still primary to God. These purposes have great influence on their making.
Man- to tend and keep the garden; to extend the garden to the ends of the earth (Gen 2:15). Man was created in isolation (the dust) but not to live in isolation.
Woman- to be a helper; support the man in extending the garden to the ends of the earth (Gen 2:18)
Woman was created relationally and not in isolation (man’s rib and dust).
Note: both man and woman were made from the dust of the ground just like other creatures but the governing power was the breath of God (His Spirit, His nature) in man. Therefore, if a man loses the breath of God he is no different from other creature; Remember Ape)
Therefore, our God the great potter knows what He want while making us and we have just being made perfectly to fit into His plan. You are not an accident, and you are proportioned for a God’s purpose. Irrespective of your background, complexion, stature, status, ability God knows best and had His and your best interest in mind.
The need for companionship
God understand companionship as He himself has got the company of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. He doesn’t work in isolation; they all work together as one even in the making of man (Gen 1:26a). Just as we are made in God’s image, we are we entitle to companionship. However, companionship doesn’t necessarily mean a wife or husband.
Masters Plan for a Woman
it is important to note that being a woman isn’t just restricted to being a wife, your womanhood began as a girl-daughter-sister-fiancée-wife-mother and even grandmother.
To be a helper- Gen 2:18
To be an Extension of God- Gen 1:26-28
For these great purpose to be fulfilled, God made woman to be identifiable with the purpose in their making and which is evident in us when we are in Christ. Therefore, when you see a woman identifiable with these purpose, some of the following features will be evident;
- She is a body of wisdom- Prov 3:13-18, 31:26, Jos 2, 1pet 3:5
- She signifies fruitfulness – (Sarah, Mary, Hannah) Gen 1:28
- She represents God’s favor
Topic: Preparing women for the master’s use
Anchor Text: 2Timothy 2:21
Introduction; God prepares Man
It is important we know that it is only God who prepares His own vessels and not man (Ps 23:5). It takes the master mind of a purpose to create what is suitable for such purpose. Just as it takes a woman to prepare her special dish that will suit the special occasion she has in mind. Though she may appoint helpers, yet the preparation comes from her. So also does it take only God who knows what He want to make out of our life to prepare us to fit His purpose (Isa 44:2).
It is not in the place of any man to prepare or make a fellow man to fit the masters use. Irrespective of the position held in the body of Christ or society, we are on a duty call “Helpers” (Eph 4:11-12). No man is totally authorized to make a man, it is a delegated authority under the auspices of God’s instruction. They are playing a part in God’s preparation plan. (E.g Samuel, David, Joseph e.t.c). Therefore, let’s have it at the back of our mind that both leaders and church members, we are all playing a part in God’s purposed purpose, no one is making anyone only God does. What man makes today is a Robot.
The masters Mind
From genesis, God created man and woman uniquely. He made man from the dust and from the same dust He made woman but together with a man’s rib. This implies that though they were both human being, God was detailed enough in their making as it has a nexus with their purpose and making process.
Both man and woman has a collective and primary purpose which is to be an extension of God on earth (Gen 1:26), however they both have individual purpose which is still primary to God. These purposes have great influence on their making.
Man- to tend and keep the garden; to extend the garden to the ends of the earth (Gen 2:15). Man was created in isolation (the dust) but not to live in isolation.
Woman- to be a helper; support the man in extending the garden to the ends of the earth (Gen 2:18)
Woman was created relationally and not in isolation (man’s rib and dust).
Note: both man and woman were made from the dust of the ground just like other creatures but the governing power was the breath of God (His Spirit, His nature) in man. Therefore, if a man loses the breath of God he is no different from other creature; Remember Ape)
Therefore, our God the great potter knows what He want while making us and we have just being made perfectly to fit into His plan. You are not an accident, and you are proportioned for a God’s purpose. Irrespective of your background, complexion, stature, status, ability God knows best and had His and your best interest in mind.
The need for companionship
God understand companionship as He himself has got the company of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. He doesn’t work in isolation; they all work together as one even in the making of man (Gen 1:26a). Just as we are made in God’s image, we are we entitle to companionship. However, companionship doesn’t necessarily mean a wife or husband.
Masters Plan for a Woman
it is important to note that being a woman isn’t just restricted to being a wife, your womanhood began as a girl-daughter-sister-fiancée-wife-mother and even grandmother.
To be a helper- Gen 2:18
To be an Extension of God- Gen 1:26-28
For these great purpose to be fulfilled, God made woman to be identifiable with the purpose in their making and which is evident in us when we are in Christ. Therefore, when you see a woman identifiable with these purpose, some of the following features will be evident;
She is a body of wisdom- Prov 3:13-18, 31:26, Jos 2, 1pet 3:5
She signifies fruitfulness – (Sarah, Mary, Hannah) Gen 1:28
She represents God’s favor
She is a model of good works- (1Tim 2:10, Prov 31)
She represents honour which is found in her humility-(she has a crown, instructed to be submissive) Esther, Eph 5: 22, 1pet 3:6
Devil’s Agenda
Break relationship between God and Man using a woman
Cause man not to be fruitful (bareness) and go into extinction
To rule on earth
These agenda are played out with some factors propagated from the pit of hell which played down on the relevance of the truth about our identity in a subtle way and cause us to key into devil’s plan. These factors includes;
Sin (1Jn 2:15-16)
Human philosophy (Col 2:8)
Abuse (physical, emotional e.t.c)
Ambition
Gender insecurity
Need for approval
Need to be loved
Today’s Woman
It is very alarming and disheartening that the women we have today are far different from those who God purposed when making a woman. To mention but few, what we have today are;
Delilah- Bait (Prov 7:9-23),
Jezebel- Wickedness and bad adviser (1Kg 19, 21:5)
Vashti - Pride (Est1)
Martha – Busyness
Reformation- 1Thess 4:7
God will not use vessels that are not of honour, until a woman is fit for the purpose, God will not allot such responsibility to her. Don’t get it twisted, God is not looking for a perfect vessel, He wants to make the imperfect vessel perfect. thouBut the question is are we ready to be perfected? From the anchor text, two principles are required; Consecration and Sanctification.
Principle of Consecration
Consecration is the act of setting apart an object or person to the worship or service of God. Voluntary surrendering to God and separation from the world of Sin. To be consecrated means;
Become a new Man (2Cor 5:17, Rm 11:16, 1Jn 2:5-6). The essence of salvation is a change, to be in Christ and abide in Christ.
Surrendering your wil power to God’s will (Deut 30:19)
Engage in the word of God (Ps 119:9)
Live a holy life (1Pet 1:14-15)
Offer spiritual sacrifice (Rm 12:1-2, 1Pet 2:9)
Principle of Sanctification
Sanctification is the cleansing of the consecrated one, purifying for the master’s use. 1Thess 5:23. God use those who He has found blameless. Sanctification is made effective by the following agent;
Blood of Jesus 1Pet 1:2
Word of God Eph 5:25-27, Jn 17:17
Spirit of Truth Jn 14:16-17
Prayer
Incubation period
We are clay in the potter’s hand Jer 18-1:6, Rm 9:21. There is no presentation without making. Many of us complains of not finding the right man, sometimes this has nothing to do with sin but because we are yet to be fully baked for this purpose. Are you yet a good thing? How prepared are you? Have you build your capacity to contain extra oil? Who is making you?
Need for right formation Heb 2:10-11
Need for refining fire Prov 25:4
Need to be sitted Lk 10:38, Act 18:24-28
While God is incubating you, work out your salvation with fear and trembling, exercise your potential and make impact.
Conclusion
Preparing woman for the master’s use is inexhaustible even in man’s understanding, God purpose for a woman will forever be discovered as we grow just as our capacity is built enough to fit such purpose. God will announce you when you are fit for Him.
- She is a model of good works- (1Tim 2:10, Prov 31)
- She represents honour which is found in her humility-(she has a crown, instructed to be submissive) Esther, Eph 5: 22, 1pet 3:6
Devil’s Agenda
- Break relationship between God and Man using a woman
- Cause man not to be fruitful (bareness) and go into extinction
- To rule on earth
These agenda are played out with some factors propagated from the pit of hell which played down on the relevance of the truth about our identity in a subtle way and cause us to key into devil’s plan. These factors includes;
Sin (1Jn 2:15-16)
Human philosophy (Col 2:8)
Abuse (physical, emotional e.t.c)
Ambition
Gender insecurity
Need for approval
Need to be loved
Today’s Woman
It is very alarming and disheartening that the women we have today are far different from those who God purposed when making a woman. To mention but few, what we have today are;
Delilah- Bait (Prov 7:9-23),
Jezebel- Wickedness and bad adviser (1Kg 19, 21:5)
Vashti - Pride (Est1)
Martha – Busyness
Reformation- 1Thess 4:7
God will not use vessels that are not of honour, until a woman is fit for the purpose, God will not allot such responsibility to her. Don’t get it twisted, God is not looking for a perfect vessel, He wants to make the imperfect vessel perfect. thouBut the question is are we ready to be perfected? From the anchor text, two principles are required; Consecration and Sanctification.
Principle of Consecration
Consecration is the act of setting apart an object or person to the worship or service of God. Voluntary surrendering to God and separation from the world of Sin. To be consecrated means;
Become a new Man (2Cor 5:17, Rm 11:16, 1Jn 2:5-6). The essence of salvation is a change, to be in Christ and abide in Christ.
Surrendering your wil power to God’s will (Deut 30:19)
Engage in the word of God (Ps 119:9)
Live a holy life (1Pet 1:14-15)
Offer spiritual sacrifice (Rm 12:1-2, 1Pet 2:9)
Principle of Sanctification
Sanctification is the cleansing of the consecrated one, purifying for the master’s use. 1Thess 5:23. God use those who He has found blameless. Sanctification is made effective by the following agent;
Blood of Jesus 1Pet 1:2
Word of God Eph 5:25-27, Jn 17:17
Spirit of Truth Jn 14:16-17
Prayer
Incubation period
We are clay in the potter’s hand Jer 18-1:6, Rm 9:21. There is no presentation without making. Many of us complains of not finding the right man, sometimes this has nothing to do with sin but because we are yet to be fully baked for this purpose. Are you yet a good thing? How prepared are you? Have you build your capacity to contain extra oil? Who is making you?
Need for right formation Heb 2:10-11
Need for refining fire Prov 25:4
Need to be sitted Lk 10:38, Act 18:24-28
While God is incubating you, work out your salvation with fear and trembling, exercise your potential and make impact.
Conclusion
Preparing woman for the master’s use is inexhaustible even in man’s understanding, God purpose for a woman will forever be discovered as we grow just as our capacity is built enough to fit such purpose. God will announce you when you are fit for Him.
Sis. Aworeni Oluwaseun
Delivered on HEPHZIBAH generation sister's week
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