Women in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them?

 Miriam

Who was Miriam? She was the sister of Moses and Aaron. She is the first woman in the Bible called a prophetess.

What did she do? As a prophetess, she had a role in relating  God's messages. She enjoyed a prominent position in Israel and shared with the men in victory son after God destroyed the Egyptian army in the Red Sea. - EXODUS 15:11, 10, 21. 

Sometime later, Miram and Aaron spoke critically of Moses. They were evidently motivated by pride and jealousy.  God was "listening," and he strongly counseled Miram and Aaron.  (Numbers 12:1-9) God then struck Miriam with leprosy. apparently because she had instigated the critical talk    When Moses pleaded  with God on her behalf, God healed her.  After a seven-day quarantine, she was allowed to rejoin the camp of Israel. - NUMBERS 12:10-15.

The Bible indicates that Miriam accepted the correction.  Centuries later, God referred to her a unique  privilege when he reminded the Israelites: "I sent you Moses, Aaron and Miraim." - MICAH 6:4.

What can we learn from Miriam? Miriam's story reveals that God pays attention to what his worshippers say to or about one another.  We also learn that to please God, we must avoid undue pride and jealousy-traits that may caiuse us to smear the good reputation of others. 

Next time: Women in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them? - Rachel

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