Natural Seed and Spiritual Seed
Every woman will produce two types of seed or fruit. The “natural seed” and “the spiritual seed”. The “natural seed” of the woman speaks of the natural children that she brings forth. The “spiritual seed” speaks of the spiritual fruit and spiritual impact of a woman’s life and ministry. Every woman can have some spiritual fruit.
Since the enemy knows that the seed of the woman is what will bruise the head of the serpent, he attacks that seed all the time.
Satan Attacks the Natural Seed
The seed of the woman is a special target of Satan. The enemy does not want the woman to bring forth a child. This explains why childbearing is fraught with so many problems.
Satan wants to prevent that son or daughter from coming forth from your loins. A close look at the Bible will show you that many great men were born to women who were initially barren.
Sarah, the mother of Isaac was initially barren.
And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the Lord hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.
Genesis 16:2
Rachel who is seen as the mother of Israel, was initially barren.
And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.
Genesis 30:1
The mother of Samson was also initially barren.
And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and bare not.
Judges 13:2
Samuel’s mother is another example of someone whose seed was under attack.
…but Hannah had no children.
1 Samuel 1:2
Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, is a New Testament example of someone whose seed was blocked for many years.
And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
Luke 1:7
Woman with direction, somebody great will come out from your womb. That is why the enemy will try to hinder you from marrying or having children. If you believe in this part of the Scripture, then you will understand why demons are particularly interested in harassing women.
Satan Also Attacks the Spiritual Seed
Women are prophetically destined to make a significant spiritual impact. I have observed that the role of spiritual women has increased. More and more women are making a difference in lay ministry and full-time ministry. You cannot rule them out. Their seed is significantly impacting the work of ministry.
Women are preaching, singing, teaching and having visions. This is a role that God has carved out for all who care for spiritual things.
The Three Marys
When Mary, the sister of Martha, was seated at Jesus’ feet listening to his words, he declared that she was doing the one thing needful (Luke 10:42)!
When Mary Magdalene saw the risen Christ even before the apostles, the whole church received an important message. Women are treasured by the Lord! Women are loved by the Lord! Women are special to the Saviour!
When Mary, the mother of Jesus, received her salutation from the angel, she received perhaps the most treasured words ever spoken to a woman. For the angel declared, “Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women for thou hast found favour with God (Luke 1:28).”
These three Marys left an indelible spiritual mark that has lasted forever. That is why the name “Mary”, is one of the most positive and meaningful names to be given to a woman. Their example must be followed by all who desire to bring forth spiritual seed.
A woman with direction must rise up in the realm of the spirit and refuse to be defeated. Daughter, you cannot prevent the devil from hating you. He is against your spiritual seed but it shall surely come forth!