INTIMIDATION

“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.”

(Prov. 29:25)

Today being the second anniversary of my dear wife’s departure for that “Better Land,” I have been thinking of the various rare qualities she possessed. One that sticks out most in my mind this day is her refusal to be intimidated, whether it be by man or woman; and I ashamedly confess, also by her husband.

She had a way of boldly intimidating the intimidators. She achieved this by two means ingrained in her charming character. The first being, she knew who she was; the second was, she knew what she believed. She never cowered in a corner for anyone. Humble, YES! Intimidated, NEVER! She made some preachers I’ve known look like wimps.

She had a courageous spirit that would be akin to Deborah’s, in the Old Testament. (Jud. 4:1-9) Salle was one of the most strong-willed women I have ever met, but she had fused that will with her Saviour’s, when she was just a girl of nine years. This is what made her such a powerhouse for God! This can be true of any woman—even you, dear lady reader.

“Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”

(Prov. 31:29)