Give honor to whom honor is due, this is what Paul commanded the believers in Rome to do (Romans 13:7). It is important to give proper respect. We must give godly women the honor they are due, and doubly honor those who are godly mothers, whether their motherhood is physical or spiritual. Proverbs demonstrates this by devoting an entire chapter to the principle of honoring godly women (Proverbs 31:1-31). Paul also emphasized the important role women played among the believers in Rome as he concluded his letter to the women, devoting much of chapter 16 to honoring them. He named ten women who have made significant contributions to leadership and service in the Kingdom of God who are worthy of respect and honor (Romans 16:1-16). Paul also emphasized to his apprentice Timothy that his mother and grandmother played an important role in him becoming a man of God with true faith (2 Timothy 1:5). So, dear friends, let’s make sure we praise the prominent women in our lives, families, and circles today!
Father, I want to thank you for the women of character and grace, tenderness and fire, love and perseverance, who have helped shape my life. Thank you for the ways in which you have helped me to know your scriptures, to know Jesus, to demonstrate loyalty, and to seek, follow, and serve you faithfully. Please bless them on this day. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
