Hey sisters and brothers! Imagine, some of our brothers are joining the team😉! My God, so good!! Karibuni chai.
So today, allow me to plug you to a bestie, a woman you might or might not have heard of.
I also didn’t know much about her, (lol) or rather, I never really paid attention to her until I started researching about women in the Bible who were eloquent in speech. Yes, you read that right; I’m in a season of learning about the power of words, how to articulate your thoughts with clarity so that what you say truly resonates, and boom, I came across Huldah. Now, let me introduce you to her, (I am so excited about this one for real!) and before we go any further, for the full story, check out 2 Kings 22:14-20.
(Please read it😩, don’t let me chew it down for you, go read your Bible for full gist! )
Huldah was a prophetess during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. She lived in Jerusalem, which positioned her to have a strong influence on the nation’s spiritual matters. She is noted for her role in interpreting the Book of the Law that was discovered in the Temple during renovations.
Huldah was more than a prophetess. She was a woman of high value, with wisdom that commanded attention and standards that set her apart. Though we don’t often hear about her, Huldah was highly respected in her time. Her lineage connects her to some prominent figures of Judah, which likely gave her a place of recognition among the people. She was married to Shallum, a wardrobe keeper, (Another assignment😅, go read about Wardrobe keeping according to the ancient times, the Bible times, you’ll thank me.)
So, what made her so powerful? When King Josiah’s officials were seeking God’s direction after discovering the Book of the Law, they came straight to Huldah. She had the incredible ability to listen closely to the word of God, understanding and “debugging” its deeper meanings with precision. This wasn’t a matter of repeating what was written; it was her ability to interpret, articulate, and deliver God’s truth with clarity and authority that made her indispensable to Israel’s leaders. Her message wasn’t easy, it was a call to repentance and reform, but she delivered it with unwavering strength, using her voice to speak directly to the king’s heart and the fate of a nation. Wow!
And you know what? Huldah’s story has inspired me to be woman of high standards and deep conviction, eloquent not just in speech but also in our devotion to God. So as you go about your day, think of Huldah and remember that being a woman of God means being brave enough to listen, wise enough to understand, and bold enough to speak the truth when it’s needed most.
Blessings!