'A Biblical Woman Building? Yes!' Lisa Thompson
- Global Prophetic Voice
- May 10
- 4 min read
Mothers Day!
Pastors, are you tired of always talking about Proverbs 31 on #MothersDay? Are you
looking for new material?
Here is my third suggestion for a #BiblicalWoman for your Sunday sermon.
Sheerah, the daughter of Ephraim, built three cities: Lower and Upper Beth-horon, and
Uzzen-sheerah. (See 1 Chronicles 7:24.)
Note that the third city was actually named after her. I mean, I can barely imagine
building a she-shed, let alone a house, let alone one city! And she built THREE! Wow!
Way to leave an incredible legacy, Sheerah!
Sheerah is a Hebrew name that means "remnant," a small portion that survives. She
was an overcomer, someone who stood her ground and was victorious! ("Sheerah
meaning," Abarim Publications, accessed May 8, 2025.)
Furthermore, she had a brother named Rephah. Rephah’s descendants are listed in the
passage and include Joshua. Yes, *that Joshua, the very same one who, along with
Caleb, led the children of Israel into the promised land. Apparently, a warrior spirit and a
spirit of strength ran through the bloodlines of that family—the men and the women!
I’m sure that your family, too, has a lineage of strength and might to overcome whatever
obstacles you are facing. You might have different qualities to help you be victorious:
patience, graciousness, empathy, faith, creativity, etc. Use those qualities that have
come from your lineage. And pass them on to your children.
We can all learn so much from this obscure woman and from many other mighty women
of God in the Bible.
Pastors, are you tired of always talking about Proverbs 31 on Mother's Day? Are you
looking for new material for #MothersDay?
Here is my second suggestion for a BiblicalWoman for your Sunday sermon.
Look no further, because this woman was referred to as "blessed above all women
(ISV). I mean, really. How perfect is she for Mother’s Day?
Yesterday, some of you asked for her, and here she is: Jael!
Judges 5:24–27 tells how Jael delivered Israel from the army of King Jabin of Canaan.
Sisera, the commander of the army, came into Jael’s tent. Being the great hostess that
she was, she brought him some milk. As she did so, she took a tent peg and a hammer
and dr#ve it through his temple, cr#shing his head. He d!ed at her feet.
(Side note: The use of the symbols in some words is to get around the FB bots.)
Why did God use a woman and not a man? Well, probably because he wanted to! He is
not limited by gender, despite what some people tell us. He can use women to fulfill
many roles in the world and in God's kingdom: k1ll an enemy king, be a CEO, lead a
nation, and even preach a sermon
Stay tuned for another Mother Day sermon suggestion tomorrow! And check out Part
1 if you missed yesterday suggestion.
Pastors, are you tired of always talking about Proverbs 31 on Mother Day? Are you
looking for new material for your #MothersDay sermon? Try this obscure Bible story of a
very wise woman from 2 Samuel 20. Its so appropriate for Mother& Day.
A short summary follows.
An evil man hid in the city where this unnamed woman lived. An army, led by King
David’s right-hand man, pursued the evil man to capture him, no matter the cost. In fact,
they were so desperate to k!ll him that they were about to destroy that entire city.
But up to the plate steps the wise woman. First, she convinces the people of the city to
turn over the evil man to the army. They agree. Next, she convinces the commander of
David's army that he does not want to destroy an entire city for the sake of one man. He
just wants the evil dude so that he can be on his way. He agrees.
So the people of the city ch0p off the bad man’s head and throw it over the wall. The city
is saved. The army and the king are happy. The wise woman saves the day! Les
gooooo!
I think there is a reason this woman is unnamed. To me, she represents every woman.
Childless or a mother of many. Single or married. No matter her shape, size, race, or
denomination. Wisdom resides within her — wisdom to get to the root of the issue and
effectively solve the problem.
Women, this is for each of you. No matter who you are. Wisdom is what it’s all about.
Wars are won by wisdom. (That war can be anywhere: in the home, community, church,
workplace, government, etc. Anywhere. In this case, its significant to note that she
saved the entire city.)
Also. Because it has to be said. A woman, highly esteemed in her city, did this. Not a
man. I'm sure God could have found a man. After all, He can use whoever He wants.
But this woman was fully capable of doing what needed to be done to save the day, to
save her city. All by herself. Because wisdom — the very Spirit of God — lived within
her. Just like He lives within you.
Lisa Thompson
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