Eve Part I: “Mother Of All Who Have Life”
“You men think of such silly things!” is how Anna, Box1715, responded in part to the question that comprised yesterday’s post. Nevertheless, “Can You Imagine A World Without Women?” served as the perfect segue into this month’s thought-provoking discussion about women and issues relevant to women.
As evidenced by previous posts, I agree that there would be no world without women. I can’t wrap my brain around the thought of living without women. Without women to birth us, none of us would be here reading or writing blogs. If we, as men, understand that we need women in order to survive, why not protect our women better than we have in times past from harm?
Without Eve, there would be no life. There would be no babies, no baby photos to share, no birthday parties to celebrate. Quick question. How many of you know what your birth name means? How many of you know why you gave your children their names? In the Bible, names are important. According to the authors of Women Of The Bible, Eve’s name means
“Mother of All Who Have Life.”
Adam would have been nothing but a lonely man with all of his ribs intact. I can’t even begin to imagine my life without my wife, KWiz, or our giggling gift from God who, by the way, will be celebrating her 3rd birthday next Sunday.
According to the aforementioned authors, Eve’s name also means
“Life-giving.”
As a woman, who, or what, have you given life to recently? Who have you personally inspired by the power of your presence, your wise words, your influence, your love? Do you know what the word, inspire, means. Click on the highlighted word if you have any doubts about its meaning.
Whose renewed, re-invigorated passion for living was dead before you breathed life into their emaciated soul? How many socially alienated, cast down souls have you raised above the oppressive darkness of the hopelessness Despair created? How many poems, songs, and books has your life, your love, your leadership inspired? How many big dreams have you recently resurrected or given birth to directly, or indirectly?
As a sign of respect, I’ve chosen to focus on women in order to bring some much needed attention to God’s gift to the world. It’s no secret by now that I honestly believe that a woman is indeed “a man’s most valuable resource.” How many of you agree with me?
How many of you already know that a woman possesses the power to personally make or break a man? As we proceed with our journey, it’s my prayer that all who choose to participate, will become better acquainted with the plethora of reasons why it’s not wise to underestimate the power of a woman.
Copyright 2007 by Roderick O. Solomon. All Rights Reserved.
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