There is no better way to learn than having an example to follow. Looking through the Bible, there are actually quite a few examples that women can follow. Ruth was a dedicated and loyal daughter-in-law. Esther was a courageous queen. Rachel was a redeemed wife. They all followed God and showed how great patience brings great blessings. But perhaps one of the greatest of all examples found in the Bible is none other than Jesus’ mother, Mary. She was chosen by God which is one of the highest honors in the Bible. So much so that an angel came to her and professed it saying “Hail, thou that are highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amoung women.” (Luke 1:28) This example, as afore mentioned, has not only lasted many years after happening, but it was also spoken of and alluded to many years before it had even happened-roughly 600 years. Daniel and Isaiah gave prophecy about the favored virgin and the Son of God that she was to conceive in the Spirit.
One might wonder “Why was she favored?” The first sign was the angel telling her that the Holy Spirit was with her and that she was favored (and who would not believe an angel). The second sign was when she went to see her cousin Elisabeth and the baby in Elisabeth's womb leapt. As she was filled with the Holy Spirit, Elisabeth too realized and expressed how Mary was blessed and favored by God. But perhaps the greatest sign of why was echoed from her heart and reflected in her response and how she praises God:
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. Luke 1:46-49 KJV
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