Did They Know?

I came across this poem this evening while reading the book, "Designing a Lifestyle That Pleases God," and it really made me stop and think. I hope it will do the same for you.

Did They Know?

Contentious Sarah, did she know

That her plan could only bring woe?

But as she lived by God's rich grace

She would be the mother of a race. 

Sinful Rahab, did she know

As she hid the spies, and kept them low, 

She would be freed from her awful vice

And her name be found in the line of Christ? 

Faithful Ruth, did she know

As she stayed by Naomi long ago, 

Her kinsman redeemer, salvation would bring, 

And she would become the mother of kings?

Lovely Esther, did she know

While in the palace, more beautiful to grow, 

God would grant her that highest station, 

And use her to rescue His chosen nation?

Favored Mary, did she know

As she lived her life humble and low, 

That God would make her exalted among women,

And allow her to bear His Son from heaven?

Widow Anna, did she know

As her life to the service of God bestowed;

Her fastings and prayers were but a small price, 

For the privilege of seeing God's Holy Christ?

Barren Elisabeth, did she know? 

As her husband prepared to the temple to go; 

That he would return with a story of joy-

God would grant them a special little boy?

Godly Eunice, did she know

As she guided her son more Christ-like to grow;

That he would be used, beloved friend of Paul, 

To bring many to Christ, redeemed from the fall?

And you, dear women, do you know

On the embers of your faith God will blow?

That child to raise, or that gap to span, 

He will use them all to further His plan! 

-Debbie Ward