“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
Proverbs 25:2
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We are created in God’s image. Think about that. Out of ALL the things that God created, everything, it is us that He decided to create in His image. What an amazing honor. As I was reading this passage I was so thankful and in awe of our God. When we take time to truly contemplate all He is and all He does, it should bring us to our knees. It’s amazing.
Now because we were created in God’s image, we can start to look at parallels in that relationship. In Proverbs we read, “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, to search out a matter is the glory of kings.” This is how He reveals Himself, and it is how He wants us, as women, to approach our lives also. Does God go out and force Himself on anyone who will listen? Absolutely not. He wants us to know Him, and then grow more and more in love with Him each day. In Jeremiah 29:13 it says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” He has confidence that if you truly get to know Him, you can’t help but fall in love with who He is and want to make that relationship grow.
This was a big “wow” moment for me as I was reading. The way that God woos each and every one of us is the same way we should go about any potential relationship we may be considering. He created us to be a mystery, a beauty to unveil, and we should take that to heart. How do you behave when you are interested in someone? Do you throw yourself at them? Do you make it easy for them? Do you give too much too soon? I know there have been times in the past when I have done all of those things. It has never led to anything good, let alone godly. We need to use the example of our Lord. Intimacy requires time; it requires a slow unveiling of the beautiful mystery you are. I loved this quote, “Whatever else it means to be feminine, it is depth and mystery and complexity, with beauty at its very essence.“ Every single woman reading this right now has a beauty to unveil. Every one. You are created in the image of God. What is more beautiful than that?
As we have read through this chapter on Eve, think about the amazing truths we have heard. Why is it that we long for romance, we long for an “Ezer” and believe beauty is essential to life? Because God wants these things too! He created our uniquely feminine heart. It is a beautiful thing. We long because He longs. This continues to blow me away! As we finish up this chapter I ask each of you to not only remember this, but believe it: “There is a radiance in your heart that the world desperately needs.“ Shine bright, ladies!
LET’S PRAY
Lord, we are so grateful to You for the way You love us. Thank You for creating the beauty and mystery within us. Please help us to keep that sacred. We want to live out a life that honors the beauty You have given us. Remind us to take it slow, and help us remember we are worth getting to know. We want to shine Your light through our depth, mystery and complexity. In Your Holy Name we pray. Amen.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT
When you read the account of the Creation, you saw Eve, a woman, as the crown of creation and the final work of God. How did that make you feel? What did you think about that?
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About Michelle Graziano
For some reason, I've always frustrated myself with guys when they didn't seem to pursue me. It irritated and saddened me when I was interested in knowing someone who didn't seem to want to know me the same. "We long because He longs." That hit me right where I needed. And just as He is worthy of our time and attention, so are we worthy to be sought after and known. That's part of our being created in the image of God. The best part about Jesus is that,unlike us (we give up on friendships and relationships when the other people doesn't care to know us), He is ALWAYS waiting at the door of our heart. He'll wait forever for us know let Him in. Wow, yeah, I love that! Thanks for sharing, Michelle!!!
"He wants us to know Him, and then grow more and more in love with Him each day. In Jeremiah 29:13 it says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” He has confidence that if you truly get to know Him, you can’t help but fall in love with who He is and want to make that relationship grow."
before i answer your question, michelle…thank you for expressing your heart and the words you wrote above! we need to keep in our minds and our hearts these truths! no matter how we might feel, or any lies we are allowing ourselves to consider, the truth IS that God chose to create women in a certain, particular, intentional way—His way. and BEAUTY is a large part of it.
ok, sorry, your question: y'know, we don't see eve questioning her beauty or the way that God formed, made, designed her. and we shouldn't either. we SO desperately NEED God's influence and help to think correctly in this area! i think that all we need to do is ask…
i, too, love that quote: "There is a radiance in your heart that the world desperately needs." and your admonition: "shine brightly, ladies!" let's do it…let's try…just today. <3