DRESSED TO KILL (THE ENEMY)
1 Peter 3:1-6 (NKJV)
Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.
My family and I would like to greet our Ladies Ministry a blessed 15th anniversary. Our congratulations to our dear Sis. Jas Santos for being a faithful handmaiden that the Lord uses to lead the women of this church into fruitful service for the glory of God. May the Lord continue to bless and prosper all married women to reflect the beauty of Christ in their lives today.
The theme they have chosen this year is “DRESSED TO KILL (THE ENEMY).” The theme suggests that there is a conflict happening. It is not against their husbands, among themselves nor involving other human beings. It is a spiritual battle being waged in the heavenlies. Our enemy Satan is constantly attacking our marriages and homes. It is time to fight back with weapons which are not worldly but spiritual to the pulling down of strongholds.
The world believes in fighting fire with fire. To most of us, “surrender” is not an option. But according to St. Peter, the only way to win is to submit. This is a most humbling experience. It is easy to get back at people. Submission has almost become a dirty word among wives that they will prefer to fight their husbands rather than submit. But this is the only way to win our loved ones over. Having a gentle and quiet spirit is one of our most powerful weapons against the spirit of divorce and domestic strife. It will stop cold the advances of the enemy into our homes.
Even Jesus commanded us in Matthew 5:38-41 (NKJV)
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 "And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. (In the case of your husbands, till death do you part – comment mine).
If you can do this to an evil person, how much more can you do this to your beloved husbands!
Paul reminds all of us in Romans 12:17-2 (NKJV):
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men (that includes all husbands- comment mine). 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men (that includes all husbands- comment mine)19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him (that includes all husbands- comment mine); If he is thirsty, give him a drink (that includes all husbands- comment mine); For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head. (that includes all husbands- comment mine)" 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
So how should we dress up to kill the enemy (satan)? With the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
God bless all the ladies in Christ!
Ps Edward, Sis. Marlene, David John & Sally Joy
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