Women With A Purpose

Today's Reading:
Luke 23, 24 (tomorrow we begin Acts).

As we complete our study of the Gospel of Luke, we are once again reminded of the strong emphasis that Luke places on the role and ministry of women. As we read in chapter 23 of Christ making his way to the cross, it's not his disciples that are following him, but rather the women who had followed him throughout his ministry, still following him, mourning and wailing (vs.27). Again, we see the women (not his disciples) following Joseph to the tomb to make sure that Jesus' body had it's proper resting place (vs. 55-56). As a matter of fact, as we read on, we actually learn that these women are still attending to Christ, even though the disciples were no where to be found (24:1-10). You see, these women had faith, compassion, dedication and purpose. While the disciples had betrayed, denied and abandoned Christ in his darkest hour, his women followers remained faithful. The strength and role of women in ministry has been sometimes under estimated and under appreciated in the church, but actually it's the women in the body of Christ who most often exercise the greatest faith, compassion, dedication and purpose.

PrayerPoint:
Thank God that He has made you righteous through Jesus Christ.

ActionPoint:
Brothers: encourage a sister in Christ today. Sisters: step out in ministry with the wonderful gifting God has given you, a strength that perhaps only you might have!