Rachel’s Influence (notes)

Rachel’s Influence

Motherhood

Is one of the most important roles in the world!

Raising Little Ones

• Is one of the most demanding jobs in society.
• Is also the most impacting role that a mother has.

Example of the Four most important women in my life:

1. Mom.
2. My wife Marylou.
3. My wife’s mom Isabel.
4. My daughter Noni (future mom).

I know Moms Today have a difficult job.

Especially young moms who have to juggle a marriage, children, a job and all the other roles in life.

You Can Still raise prophets like Rachel did.

• Joseph was a prophet and his word came to pass!

What Can We learn from mother who influence future generations?

1. Prayer is the key to influence.
2. Example is the next key.
3. Character is another key.
4. The Word-teaching it to your children.

Genesis 29:16-17

• Jacob meets the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
• Rachel was lovely in form (good figure-Contemporary English Version).

Rachel

Wanted children Gen. 30:1,22-24

• God remembered Rachel;
• She became pregnant and gave birth to a son and said, “God has taken away my shame.” she named him Joseph.

God Gives Children to moms for a purpose. Joseph brought honor to the Lord in his life.

How Do Children bring honor to the Lord?

1. When mom raise them in the Word of God
2. When mom model for them a virtuous life
3. When mom prays for them

Application

• Rachel did not know but she was raising a prince.
• Your time investment in your children is for a divine destiny.
• Your example will protect your children from becoming bitter.
• Rachel instilled some fine qualities in Joseph.

Rachel

• Was a shepherdess. This is hard work and she raised Joseph to be a hard worker. Everywhere Joseph went, he prospered because of this.
• Jacob gave Joseph the favor of God and Rachel the tools for him to succeed in the midst of adversity.

Learn From Rachel’s influence mom and apply these principles as you influence your children for the glory of God!