All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16
Genesis 38: 1-30
Background
Ø Married Judah’s firstborn Er. He was wicked in God’s sight and the Lord killed him.
Ø Tamar was offered to Onan, he also did what displeased the Lord and the Lord killed him also.
Ø Tamar was told to remain a widow in her father’s house till Shelah is grown. And she did.
Ø Tamar was a woman who lived before the Cross (before Calvary).
Qualities
Ø Very traditional, conversant with her culture and obedient to that culture.
Ø Patient.
Ø Teachable.
Ø Full of wisdom
Ø Righteous.
Ø Not promiscuous.
Ø Accustomed to waiting .
Ø Forsaken all (pride, dignity, self).
Ø Not bothered about what people will say.
Ø Not concerned with claiming any right.
Lesson
Ø She knew the right thing to do at the right time.
Ø She was not a woman full of bitterness despite all she went through.
Ø Ready to move on at every stage, not looking back.
Ø For us as women in travail, let us learn not to speak into situations when we do not have the full fact-
Reward
Ø Fulfilled Scripture Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose”.
Ø Named in the genealogy of our Lord Jesus Christ Matt 1:3.
PRAYER
Ask God for a fresh in-filling of the Holy Spirit to be in control of all our lives. Help me, Lord, to seek first Your kingdom in all things and I know every other thing will be added. Give me wisdom for very task ahead. As a woman in travail, teach me to bridle my tongue, to know when to speak and when to be silent. Father keep me near the Cross, keep me inside Jesus Christ.