The Bachelorettes of the Bible

De: Theresa V. Wilson

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Living as a single woman in Biblical times had its challenges and rewards. Let’s imagine the behind the scenes life of some of the most well-known Bachelorettes of the Bible.

Rahab was no doubting Thomas. Yes, a harlot of circumstance has a story. She didn’t challenge the power and influence of God. Clearly, something happened in this woman’s life that would lead her to have such confidence that she would save a “chosen” people from slaughter when they were spies and considered enemies of her own people. No wonder, she would negotiate a way to be given favor for herself and family.

Delilah was the first female barber and she did her job all too well. Delilah’s survival techniques came out of living a life of planning, patience, and practicing proven strategies as a business woman. When one move failed, she didn’t give up. She simply changed her strategy. This woman used the most powerful weapon known to man to win the battle of the will. Who was she really? What brought her to this level of influence? The story that proves an ultimate warrior, in spite of his armor, can be overpowered by the plans and will of the ultimate seductress.

Rizpath - Even a concubine can influence the heart of a king—not by pleading—but feeling empowered to perform a vigil oversight protection of her sons. What if we could envision the past experiences of her life that created a strong, determined woman who chose to stand guard at the base of seven bodies hanging on seven individual trees—her two sons, but also the five sons of another woman receiving a death sentence from the king. How did she come to that point that created a situation which saved Israel from famine—a female slave positioned as a guard at the gate.

The Ten Virgins - Speaking of the worst-case scenario of what it means to be “a day late and a dollar short,” here we have the story of ten virgins, five who are prepared for the coming of the bridegroom and five who are not. Our God is a comedian and this story has a lighter side that reminds us not to allow procrastination to creep in so that our light becomes dim because we have not been “self-pruning” the wick of our lives. Explore the behind the scenes view of the call to become our own Lamp Trimmer so that we’re ready when called.

The Bachelorettes of the Bible is a fictional journey about single women who made choices that have an impact as a driving force behind some of the most important events of ancient times.