Above Rubies Daily Encouragement Blogs
DON'T MISS THE BLESSINGS
What a joy and utmost blessing to be "saved" by the blood of Jesus Christ. The word is "sozo" and means "to save, deliver, protect, heal, preserve, and make whole." What a wonderful word. We have all these blessings through Christ who saved us.
It is the same word that Jesus used when he healed the sick. Some examples: "she shall be made whole" (Luke 8:50), "Thy faith hath made thee whole" (Mark 5:34), and "as many as touched him were made whole" (Mark 6:56).
And did you know? It is the same word the Bible uses about childbearing. 1 Timothy 2:15 says that women "will be saved through childbearing--if they continue in faith and love and holiness, and with self-control." Many women do not want to heed to this truth and consequently miss out on the blessings. As we embrace childbearing, for which God created us, we are saved physically, emotionally, and spiritually--and we are saved from deception.
To embrace childbearing is not a negative to you as a women. It is your glory. And God promises you will be saved, delivered, protected, healed, and preserved. I love the word "preserved," don't you? And you will be made whole.
Blessings from Nancy Campbell
Painting by Vincent van Gogh - "First Steps"
