Mark Chanski takes us right back to the beginning of the Bible and those early chapters of Genesis and looks at the mandate given to mankind.
'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'
Genesis 1:28
God spoke to mankind, not just the man but the woman too, male and female He created them, and He told us to be subduers and rulers. We are not to be passive people and watch the world pass us by. We should not let our environment rule over us, sit back and let obstacles stand in our way but rather we should get out there and put our all into the roles we have been assigned for and all for the glory of God.
Mark Chanski talks about us having a 'win it' mentality. What challenges are before you? Is there an educational opportunity in front of you that you are unsure about because you don't want to fail? Are you in the midst of exams and the pressure is mounting and becoming unbearable to the point you want to give in? Are you in the wrong kind of romantic relationship that you know it would be best to end but you just don't want to spend another Christmas or birthday alone? Is your household in disarray and chaos and you just don't know where to start? Are you tired and despondent of disciplining children? Go out and 'win it' to the glory of God! We are to run the race of life with endurance. There are going to be days when we feel the fatigue of battle but by the grace of God we are to put on a positive mentality and put are all in to ruling and subduing the challenges that face us daily.
Mark Chanski's other mantra that jumps from these early pages is 'play your position'! (Can you tell he is a man that likes his sports yet?) Remember God has created us female...not male. We live in a world where strong feminist movements have changed how the world sees a female role in society. We may feel pressure to pursue careers outside of the home and try and be women who do it all, have careers, have a family, run a household, be the best wife and mother, as well as serving others in the community. I don't know about you but what kind of woman could possibly achieve all that? A burnt out exhausted one I expect. As a homemaker, stay at home mum, housewife or other similar title you would like to give, I often hear the voice of the world telling me that I am wasting my life and my gifts. What have I done with my promising sporting ability? What have I done with the law degree I attained? Why do I waste my academic mind on mundane tasks like laundry and vacuuming? Why is it that insurance companies downgrade you on life insurance policies because you are a homemaker? Have you heard women say this...'oh I am just a housewife'! If you do hear anyone say this please tell them how valued they are, we don't hear it much but it is nice to hear someone affirm that being a wife and mother at home is important.
When a woman is called to play her position God is not downgrading us or making us less important. We were made to be suitable helpers. So don't be afraid to be different from men. We are meant to be different.
Play your position and win it!
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