Reaching the Women in Kezi

What an amazing time we had last Wednesday when 85 women gathered, praised God, watched a drama, shared a meal and listened to God’s Word. The unity and sense of purpose was incredible.

The women waiting for the meeting to start. Praise God!

The drama was based on Family concerns within the community. The young ladies from Ebenezer Agricultural Training Centre who did the drama were outstanding. Amidst all the laughter, the realization “hit” home from Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain that build it…..” In as much as the women desire CHANGE within the community, change begins with each of us.

The older women showing the younger women how to cook. Mrs Ndlovu with an apron (Community leader) and a friend take time out from the fire.

I then shared a word entitled Strengthened by Spiritual Growth. The ideas were taken from a book written by Elizabeth George called “A Woman after God’s Heart.” The 5 spiritual growth points were:
1. It begins with Jesus Christ. You and I have 2 options for how we live our life: with Jesus Christ or without him. Its clear-cut – no in-betweens. 1 John 5: 11 – 12.
2. Gaining more knowledge. Jesus is our greatest example. In Luke 2:52 we see that “Jesus increased in wisdom”. We too need to purposefully seek wisdom and knowledge.
3. Stewardship of your body. Eat right and exercise.
4. Becoming like Jesus. Jesus increased not only in wisdom (the mind) and stature (the body), but also in favour with God. Luke 2:52. We need to be like Him and spend time with God.
5. The gift of fellowship. As Jesus grew, he also “increased in favour with man.” How do I improve my relationships with people?

a) Mind your mind: Your actions will reveal your attitude towards people. Proverbs 23:7 ”For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Thoughts that are negative, critical, harmful and jealous not only go against God’s word but they bring out actions that are negative, critical, harmful and jealous.
b) Mind your mouth: “From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” What is inside the well will come out in the bucket. Lets be like the Proverbs 31:26 woman who “opens her mouth with wisdom, and her tongue is the law of kindness.”
c) Mind your manners: The number 1 way of pleasing God and approved by man is to be the servant of all. Honour and prefer others. Romans 12:10. Regarding others as more important than yourself gives you the mind and manner of Christ. Philippians 2:4 – 5.

As we are in the business of spiritual growth, we’ll enjoy Jesus and love Him and this overflow will go to our neighbours and into the lives of others.
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We look forward to our next meeting which is on the 15 April.

By Molly Manhanga