EVE
Through out the Bible there are many stories of amazing women. I would like to dedicate this Month of May to some of the Awesome Mothers in the bible. I chose 8 simply because 8 represents a new beginning. We all know how much we can benefit from a new beginning. Right? The book of Genesis is loaded with some magnificent mothers but Our Original Mother is Eve and this is who I would like to speak on first.
Genesis 3:16; “Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be for thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.” As a woman this is our cross to bear. Imagine how Eve must have felt knowing that due to her transgression she was the cause of this curse upon every WOMAN to ever be. She acted on her own authority when she chose to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. How that must have felt to be in this beautiful garden with everything you would or could ever want are need right at your fingertips and then nothing but the struggles of the world. That’s like having the home of your dreams. No worries about money, food, bills all paid then one day you are homeless with nothing. No more dream home, no more money, no more food, but bills galore.
Eve was mother to Cain, Abel, then later Seth and based on Genesis 5:4 many more. Eve had no blueprint to follow, no role models as examples and she had no internet like most of us mothers in today world. Created by God she was the first woman born of no sin. She was also the first woman to commit sin. Her beauty was so that no woman to this day can compare. She was the first wife, the first to bear children and the first mother to bury her child. Her son murdered by her other son. She actually lost both of her children that day. With the sorrow promised she was fruitful and she did multiply.
Eve was an amazing woman created from dust, the rib of Adam and in God’s image. There isn’t much about her in the Bible and though we can only imagine about her it saddens me that the only thing we remember Eve for is tempting Adam to eat of the forbidden tree. There was so much more to her than that. Her role as an obedient wife, a helper, and most importantly an excellent mother was worth speaking of. Through God’s grace all things are possible and she did fulfill God’s promise she was fruitful and she did multiply. This means she is and will always be the original mother to humankind. With that being said Gods Will be done.
Comments(68)
Anji Mahoney-Brown says
May 9, 2016 at 11:30 AMGirl…you know FATHRR GOD is working through you…I have missed your blogs and thank you for this one….This is absolutely true and needed!
Patriece Heard says
May 9, 2016 at 9:41 PMDeb I love this and keep it up God have givin you a great gift and he’s opening doors for you to step through May God continue to bless you wit this talent can’t wait for more from you and I miss you????????????
Kalaiya says
May 15, 2016 at 2:52 PMThis Is Great.I Learned Some New Things Just From Reading This. It Teaches Me Alot.Great Work.I Needed To Learn Something New
Deb Mahoney says
May 9, 2016 at 10:18 PMThank you Patriece… I am and will forever be grateful for the gifts bestowed upon me with God’s blessings
Deb Mahoney says
May 9, 2016 at 10:20 PMThank you Angi. I am doing my best to be obedient … I now have no excuse to reach out to God’s sheep
Christina Martinez says
May 9, 2016 at 11:14 PMThis is great. I actually learn things I never knew. I am very proud of you and all that you do. You are truly a blessing with a great talent
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 4:04 AMYou are welcome and thank you
Anthony Shelton says
May 9, 2016 at 11:31 PMDeb what would have happened if Adam refused to eat of that tree? Would God have booted Eve out and kept Adam or would God have forgiven her and keep the party going?
Deb Mahoney says
May 9, 2016 at 11:38 PMAnthony I’m not sure but I believe our God is not a God to hold others accountable for the free will of others … I believe if Adam had been obedient to God’s authority He would not have been cast from the garden … if Eve had accepted ownership to her transgression … who knows
Harold Mason says
May 11, 2016 at 2:59 PMGod would have forgiven her and still punished her – ijs
Deb Mahoney says
May 11, 2016 at 3:09 PMI agree … see I am not a bible scholar, as my Pastor sarcastically calls us :-), but I am striving to be. And what I’ve learned this far is if you accept responsibility, repent and don’t repeat the sin you repented you will be forgiven by God …
Stanley Bull says
May 9, 2016 at 11:48 PMThere is so much wisdom and knowledge in the Bible. If we would simply listen (read His Word) He would reveal it all to us. But then sometimes it takes a friend to exhort us to do it. Thanks Deb for doing His Will.
Deb Mahoney says
May 9, 2016 at 11:50 PMThank you Stanley
Wendy O says
May 9, 2016 at 11:50 PMDeb, Didn’t know that you blogged too. Nice Summation of Eve, Good Job!
Deb Mahoney says
May 9, 2016 at 11:53 PMThank you Wendy … I will keep you posted
Gine' Shelton says
May 10, 2016 at 12:08 AMSharda’ was just talking about this with Jerry as for the wife being an helper to her husband. Keep it up big sis knowledge is power and I might not read nor know the bible like you but that’s what we have family for knowledge of the bible love you and continue to let God work thru you. You just don’t know who you can inspire
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 1:01 AMThank you Gine’ … I will be posting another mother from the bible by Thursday
Denise Allen says
May 10, 2016 at 12:58 AMVery enlightening Deb! It’s great to have women acknowledged in the Bible like this. After all Jesus chose a woman to do many things in the Bible and Eve was the first one just as you stated!! Keep up the great work, I enjoy reading your blogs!!
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 1:00 AMAmen Denise
Tonya Kincaid says
May 10, 2016 at 1:05 AMDeb, this was an awesome read and I Thank you for sharing. Often Times we get so caught up in our day to day lives that we forget. Please keep them coming. Love Tonya
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 1:10 AMThank you Tonya … stay tuned
Lenda Wheeler says
May 10, 2016 at 1:52 AMGirl i love this ..so intelligent.. …..imma look forward to your next One..thank you for inviting me this is Awesome
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 1:57 AMYou’re so welcome … I’m posting Sarah on Thursday so please check back then … Thank you
Fadeelah says
May 10, 2016 at 2:38 AMDeb! this is truly exceptional, Thank you for bringing to light the accomplishments of womenhood & motherhood that sometimes go unacknowledged because we get stuck in our everyday routine that we forget how magnificent God has really made us <3
Fadeelah says
May 10, 2016 at 2:39 AMDeb! this is truly exceptional, Thank you for bringing to light the accomplishments of womenhood & motherhood that sometimes go unacknowledged because we get so stuck in our everyday routine that we forget how magnificent God has really made us <3
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 2:47 AMThank you soon much Fadeelah
Wendy AdellPetty says
May 10, 2016 at 2:53 AMThis is really awesome, you are anointed with a special gift, through your plays an now this you are teaching an reaching people that ordinarily would never get this message..Thank you I will be foward ing this to people that I know can appreciate your gift an deliverance. .God bless you an continue spreading the word….
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 3:18 AMThank you Wendy … I certainly appreciate any effort to help spread the good news
Shanique Daniels says
May 10, 2016 at 3:50 AMWow what a breathtaken magnificent read.You have so much talent you should consider writing a book. Keep up the good work.
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 4:03 AMThank you Shanique … I’ll keep.the book thing in mind … I’m glad you enjoyed it
Dee Dee says
May 10, 2016 at 3:54 AMInspiring thank you Gmother excellent read
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 4:03 AMYou are welcome and thank you
Althea says
May 10, 2016 at 4:03 AMI learned something today from reading your blog, thank you.
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 4:24 AMThank you Althea
Christina says
May 10, 2016 at 4:17 AMAWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!! THAT’S ALL I CAN SAY TO YOU,YOU’RE AN AWESOME WOMAN OF GOD!
Mona Lisa says
May 10, 2016 at 4:23 AMWe always say so-and-so paved the way for this and that. But Eve is the original who paved the way for women, because she was the first. Thank you for this insight into how Eve basically learned on the job because everything she did has not been done yet. Like having kids and feeling heart broken by the loss of one of her sons. Just knowing we now in this generation can avoid a lot of headache if we learn from the past of others. And do as the bible say and start to obey. Yes we were born into a sinful world but we do know what we need to do,we just have to make up our mind to live for God, and follow his command (no cutting corners).
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 4:27 AMAmen
Brandy says
May 10, 2016 at 4:33 AMI will say that this correlation to real life was a beautiful way to teach the lessons of life. Often we forget the foundation and its importance to societal markers that are repeating again. Thanks for shAring I look forward to reading more.
Jan says
May 10, 2016 at 4:41 AMAwesome read. Never really have much credence or thought other than she pressured Adam to give in to his tempation. Thank you for giving me a much clearer insight of Mary.
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 4:55 AMThank you Jan
Barbara says
May 10, 2016 at 4:41 AMGod is really blessing you, great job..
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 4:54 AMAnd I’m trying to bless the blog readers
Tchina Montgomery says
May 10, 2016 at 4:57 AMI read your blog and enjoyed it! I look forward to reading more in the future! As you know I haven’t officially chosen a religion, but was raised by Jehovah witnesses! I always questioned and didn’t understand why God couldn’t stop them and give them another chance and why God has to punish everyone for Adam and Eve’s sins! I know I was told that God did it because he is a loving God! I also never understood when he kicked his son out of the heavens…why he allowed him to come to earth and influence so many in a negative way! When God had the power to put a stop to it! I also was told that God will lock up Satan after Armageddon, just to release him again years later to try and influence many more people! I just don’t understand why we have to be put under so many tests’ in life! I know he’s given us freedom of choice…but I do blame Eve in a way! If God talked to me through the heavens and I was able to see miracles…I would not have eaten the fruit and wouldn’t let my man either! Sorry for the long rant! I just struggle with my personal feelings! I enjoyed your blog! Keep them coming!
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 5:18 AMTchina I will get back to you on some of you’re issues but first I would like to say in reference to your thought on why God did not stop Eve in the garden … As parent our children often times do things that we do not approve of and when they do we punish them for it … This is no different from what God did with them … I don’t believe the the punishment would have been so severe had she accepted ownership of her transgression … I
would love to invite you to Bible study ..
Patricia Perry says
May 10, 2016 at 5:15 AMAmen Deb! Keep writing for the Lord.
TeAuna says
May 10, 2016 at 5:59 AMGood way to put what Eve experienced into todays perspective.
Theresa Owens says
May 10, 2016 at 6:39 AMThis awesome! Thank you for sharing God’s word. I will continue to follow you. GOD BLESS YOU! ❤
annette says
May 10, 2016 at 10:06 AMI love it and let God keep use you
Lurena Frenchie says
May 10, 2016 at 1:16 PMProfound revelation of who she was as women and mother! Excellent read Deb!!!????
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 1:40 PMThank you so much Lurena
Christy pullum says
May 10, 2016 at 1:41 PMWow very powerful.. I was left wanting more. I was waiting on 8 different story’s ???? I love reading your blogs, I always learn something new.
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 2:00 PMThank you Christy there will be 8 Mothers Eve was number 1 … the next one I will be posting Thursday … I so excited with the word as I’m still learning too … thank you for your support
Genine says
May 10, 2016 at 1:53 PMVery interesting! I learned something new today. I really enjoyed your blog. You are a Blessing!
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 2:01 PMThank you Genine
Lorenzo Lawson says
May 10, 2016 at 2:31 PMGreat job Big Sis! The Bible says a wise woman builds her house but a foolish plucks it down. Women have been the cornerstone of the Church for many years now. If you ever want to learn something start from the beginning. Can’t wait to hear more.
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 2:36 PMThank you Zo … Thursday’s post will be on the 2nd Mother I will speak on …
Tammy says
May 10, 2016 at 6:26 PMYou are amazing MyHomie.
Jennifer says
May 10, 2016 at 7:12 PMHey sis all is well going to start reading more of your blogs that is very important to know thay woman did sin n we are not perfect we too have flaws and God isn’t done molding us… have a blessed day
Deb Mahoney says
May 10, 2016 at 8:01 PMI Concur …
Janine says
May 10, 2016 at 9:03 PMThank You Deb for enlightening me with your blogs. Really powerful message! Keep on writing as this is your spiritual gift.
Carla says
May 11, 2016 at 12:03 AMDeborah, thank you sharing the story of Eve. Those was so much more to her. I always enjoy reading your blogs. They are informative and enjoyable! Already looking forward to your next one.
TAMI says
May 11, 2016 at 1:09 AMI loved reading this! Thank you for sharing ‘The Original Mother’!
Rochonne says
May 11, 2016 at 1:51 PMGreat read … Thank you for sharing. ????
Harold Mason says
May 11, 2016 at 3:05 PMI love the metaphor of today’s relationships –
“That’s like having the home of your dreams. No worries about money, food, bills all paid then one day you are homeless with nothing. No more dream home, no more money, no more food, but bills galore.”
If couples thought and lived like that we would have an even stronger Black community –
Edward J. Dunn ( E. Jay) says
May 11, 2016 at 5:36 PMAs the original mother Eve, did in fact give life to the human race. This in and of itself makes her not only the original mother, But THE MOTHER SUPREME!!!
Sean Longmire says
May 13, 2016 at 3:04 PMGod’s will will surly be done! That was an insightful article and well written. Mercy and grace continue to shine upon you darling!
Cynthia Williams says
May 15, 2016 at 12:34 PMAnother on point insight.
Keep writing and sharing your blog.
Gwen jackson says
June 5, 2017 at 1:01 PMthank you for doing this it means so much specially when you not able to get to church i miss you all when im not there pray for me my breathing not good thanks again