Mothers of Faith: Carriers of Divine Authority

Today, I want to honour mothers—not just as nurturers but as women chosen by God to carry divine authority. This year, our theme is “Divine Authority,” and it’s only fitting we explore how mothers throughout the Bible didn't just parent—they prophesied, protected, believed, and birthed divine destinies. Their faith was not passive. It was bold, persistent, and powerful. It’s time we see motherhood for what it truly is: a divine calling.

“By faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise.”
— Hebrews 11:11

Sarah had every reason to give up—she was barren and too old. But she remained active in faith. For 25 years (291 months), she believed God for a miracle. Her story tells us that delay is not denial. Sarah lived under divine authority, and from her womb came a lineage that led to Jesus. What promise have you buried? It might be time to believe again.

“When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months… then she placed the child in a basket and set it among the reeds.”
— Exodus 2:2-3

Jochebed, the mother of Moses, teaches us that faith doesn’t always look conventional. Her obedience saved a generation. She protected Moses and entrusted him into God’s hands. Her act of divine courage shaped a deliverer. A mother’s faith can safeguard what the enemy seeks to destroy.

“I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord.”
— 1 Samuel 1:27-28

Hannah’s deep cries became the womb of Israel’s prophetic future. Her prayer birthed Samuel, who anointed kings and shifted the spiritual landscape of a nation. She reminds us that intercession is not just emotional; it’s nation shaking. Mothers who pray shape destinies beyond their lifetime.

“I am the Lord’s servant… May your word to me be fulfilled.”
— Luke 1:38<

Mary was a virgin, yet she chose belief over biology. Her yes to God brought the Saviour into the world. Through her obedience, the impossible became reality. Mothers of faith create space for divine possibilities. When you believe, you partner with heaven to bring God’s promises to earth.

“Rizpah… spread sackcloth on a rock and stayed there… from the beginning of the harvest till the rain poured down from the heavens.”
— 2 Samuel 21:10

Rizpah’s sons were unjustly killed and left unburied. She stood guard over their bodies for months until justice came. Her unwavering stance moved a king. She shows us what it means to war for righteousness, even in pain. A mother’s perseverance can turn brokenness into honour.

Though not written in the Bible, her name is written in the books of heaven—Stella, my grandmother. A woman from Adelaide, baptised in the Holy Spirit at 18, sent as the first woman missionary from the Assemblies of God Australia to India. She nearly died from smallpox, yet God miraculously healed her during communion. Her faith shaped generations—five generations now serve the Lord because one woman said yes to divine authority.

Every woman I spoke about—Sarah, Jochebed, Hannah, Mary, Rizpah, and Stella—demonstrated divine authority not in perfect circumstances, but in painful, confusing, and costly ones. Their obedience, intercession, and faith have released generational blessing.

You might be facing brokenness in your family. Maybe your children are far from God. Maybe you feel your prayers have gone unanswered. But just as God honoured the faith of these mothers, He will honour yours. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Declare it. Believe it. Walk in divine authority.