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Look What JESUS Did For Women!
"Christianity has done much to elevate the female sex. It
has taught that woman is an heir of the grace of life as well
as man; that, while she is inferior in physical vigor, she is
equal in the most important respect; that she is a fellow
traveler with him to a higher world; and that in every way
she is entitled to all the blessings which redemption confers,
as much as he is. This single truth has done more than all
other things combined to elevate the female sex, and is all
that is needful to raise her from degradation all over the
world." - Matthew Henry
"Why do Hindus teach that woman has no soul and do not permit her
to read the Veda or to eat at the same table with her own husband?
Why is it that the Muslims do not educate their women, do not permit
them to enter a mosque, and make them serve as concubines? Why did
Buddha say that a wise man should avoid married life as if it were a pit
of burning coals and that the Buddhist religion has 18 hells for its
Buddhist women? Why does Confucianism consider women a necessary
evil, buy and sell her for domestic services, the stage, and immoral
purposes, and let her kill her girl babies? It is because these religions
consider women to be far inferior to men.
The high honor and respect that the Christian woman enjoys in the
church, in the home, and in society wherever Christian influence is felt
is due to the Christian teaching that women are coheirs of eternal life
with men. Husbands and wives, says Peter, are 'heirs with you of the
gracious gift of life.' The Christian religion gives women an important
place in the church." - Encyclopedia of Sermon Illustrations
Romans 8:17 - Women are just as important as men. Those who are truly
saved are "heirs of God," and "joint heirs with Christ." They play such a
vital role in the work of the kingdom of God.
How we as women can rejoice in all that the Lord Jesus had done for us
on the Cross of Calvary.
Imagine for a moment ...being taught all your life that women have no soul
...not being permitted to eat at the same table with your own husband.
...not being able to go to school and receive an education
...not being able to join with others at a church or religious gathering
...serving all your life as a concubine to satisfy some man's pleasure
...growing up considering married life to be likened unto a pit of
burning coals
...facing 18 hells for all eternity because you happened to be born of
the female gender
...growing up as a little girl under the teaching that women are a
"necessary evil" to be bought and sold like a bunch of cattle, be
displayed on a stage, or used to satisfy some man's sexual pleasure.
... or lastly, being pregnant, hoping against all hope that your precious
baby does not turn out to be a little girl for she is destined to die at
birth.
As Christian women, we can boldly shout from the highest rooftops and
praise and worship God for all eternity for sending Jesus to straighten
out the warped and demented views that many men have had
concerning women. Unfortunately, some still hold to these beliefs even to this very day.
Thank God for every Bible that fills every nation across this
globe. May God send forth His Word this day as a Mighty
Sword to cut down every lie of Satan that would demean His
female creation. May He command deliverance for every
woman who is presently in religious bondage to the
Devil and man.
There is no doubt that God has a special place of honor for women. In fact, the
Holy Spirit inspired King Solomon to dedicate an entire chapter in the Book of
Proverbs - Chapter 31 - to the dignity of a "virtuous woman." He remarked
that "her price is far above rubies" or pearls.
"Far above" - The value of all of the precious stones could not compare to her
worth. She is priceless.
She is ...a woman of strength and power, deriving all her graces from her "fear of the
Lord"
...holy and under the command of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God
...honest and industrious - not idle or a busybody in other men's matters.
...a woman of conviction, high standards, and principles.
"Strength and honor are her clothing" - Contrary to what others
may think, she is to be honored and not degraded.
The Scriptures abound with example after example of such women who
were honored and celebrated by God. Some were even recognized by name.
They were recorded in His Wonderfully Inspired Book - the Bible - so that all
would be touched by their lives and examples.
Some of them are as follows :
1. Many Women At The Crucifixion
Matthew 27:55-56 - "And many women were there
beholding afar off, which followed JESUS from Galilee,
ministering unto Him: Among which was Mary Magdalene,
and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of
Zebedee's children."
Mary - the mother of JESUS, Mary Salome(her sister), Mary
Magdalene(the one out of whom JESUS cast seven devils), Mary(the
sister of Martha and Lazarus), as well as Mary of Zebedee's
children(James and John) were at the crucifixion "standing afar
off" and "beholding" JESUS as He suffered intense agony for the
sins of all mankind.
Throughout His ministry, these women ministered unto Him by
providing for His wants and physical needs like food and a place to
rest and lodge. They weren't about to abandon Him at this hour of
need.
They possibly were standing at such a distance from Him at this time
- not because they were afraid - but because of the large gathering
of soldiers near the cross as well as for the fact that the three who
were being crucified that day were totally naked.
But where were the men? Where were JESUS' disciples at this time?
Can we only find the women here?
Barnes' Notes gives this comment - "While multitudes of people
joined in the cry, 'Crucify Him!' and forsook Him in His trying
moments, it does not appear that ANY of His female
followers were thus unfaithful. In the midst of all His trials,
and all the contempt poured upon Him, they adhered to their
Redeemer. Never did female constancy shine more brightly,
and never was a happier example set for all who should
afterward believe on Him!"
Adam Clarke said - "To their everlasting honour, these
women evinced more courage, and affectionate attachment
to their Lord and Master, than the disciples did, who had
promised to die with Him rather than forsake Him."
Matthew Henry added - "...many women who followed Him
from Galilee. Not His apostles(only elsewhere we find John
by the cross...), their hearts failed them, they durst not
appear, for fear of coming under the same condemnation.
But here were a company of women, some would have called
them silly women, that boldly stuck to Christ, when the rest
of the disciples had basely deserted Him..."
2. A Certain Poor Widow
Mark 12:42-44 - "And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw
in two mites, which make a farthing. And He called unto Him His
disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor
widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the
treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her
want did cast in all that she had, even all her living."
On this particular day, many men were casting money into the treasury. But
JESUS took notice of one woman's offering.
Why? What made hers so special?
The others were giving "of their abundance," but she was giving "of her
want." JESUS was extremely moved by her liberality.
This "certain poor widow" had very little in her possession. A "mite" was
considered the smallest of coins. It was broken down in this manner - A penny
was marked by an indented cross. If it was cut in half, the pieces became a halfpenny. If it was cut into four pieces, they each became a farthing. In order to
understand the minute value of a mite, consider this. It took two of them to
equal the value of a fourth part of a penny. And to think that this was "her
living" - "all that she had."
Most people would hold onto this little amount. At least it was something. But
this miserably poor widow gave it up for The Glory of GOD.
Because she honored GOD in this manner, He honored her and continues to do
so even in this very message. Her example of sacrificial giving has been read and
studied, noted in innumerable books over the years, as well as preached about in
countless pulpits and continues to be so.
3. Mary, The Mother Of The Messiah
Luke 1:28 - "And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail,
thou that are highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed
art thou among women."
Every Jewish girl yearned for the honor of one day being the mother of the
Messiah. That distinction finally came to a poor peasant girl from Nazareth by the
name of Mary.
It certainly did not come with a small introduction. She was visited by the Angel
Gabriel, announcing the news that she was "highly favoured" of GOD and that
all of the blessings of heaven were upon to descend upon her - "the Lord is
with thee." He then announced - "blessed art thou among women" which
simply meant that she was the happiest of all women to be selected for such a
noble honor. (It certainly did not mean that she was to be worshipped, prayed
to, or idolized. The word "blessed" throughout the Scriptures means happy or
oh! to be envied. Mary was definitely to be envied by all for this inexpressible
honor given to a woman.)
4. Lydia
Acts 16:14 - "And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of
purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard
us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the
things which were spoken of Paul."
Lydia was an educated businesswomen whom GOD honored in His Word - even
mentioning her by name. She was a "seller of purple." Purple was a prominent
color worn by princes and the rich. It derived its color from a certain shellfish,
whose dye was used for cloth or silk
She was born and raised in Thyatira but settled in Philippi due to marriage or
business reasons. She was a religious person and a proselyte to the Jewish
religion - "which worshipped God."
One day, at a prayer meeting by a river side outside of the city, she heard the
Apostle Paul preach the Gospel, and The Lord opened her heart to believe in and
receive JESUS as her Lord and Savior. She became the first convert to
Christianity in that area.
5. Phebe
Romans 16:1 - "I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a
servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the
Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business
she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of
myself also."
The Apostle Paul gives Phebe an honorable commendation here. Rightfully so,
for she was a deaconess who maintained a dignified reputation among the
believers.
She was a "succourer of many" - including Paul himself. She was a "patron"
who helped others in need and defended them in their cause before the courts.
She was highly qualified to teach and instruct others.
She held a notable position in the church. That is why the Apostle bade others to
"receive her." In other words, acknowledge her position and resultantly,
"assist her in whatever business she hath need of..."
6. Priscilla
Romans 16:3-4 - "Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I
give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles."
Here we have a husband and wife team of apostles who worked together in the
ministry. Priscilla was recognized by Paul along with her husband Aquila. Both of
them were considered as "helpers in Christ Jesus" - fellow workers with him.
They both received recognition from Paul for they "laid down their own
necks" for his sake.
"Laid down their necks" is terminology taken from the actual practice of one
laying his head on a block with the neck exposed so the executioner could cut it
off using a long sword.
Actually, what it means is that Priscilla and Aquila hazarded, endangered, and
risked their own lives in order to save Paul's. For such noble deeds, they were
recognized by him and all of the Gentile churches.
7. Lois & Eunice
2 Timothy 1:5 - "When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that
is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother
Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."
How many preachers attribute the success of their ministry to the prayers and
faith of their Christian grandmother or mother? Timothy was no exception.
His grandmother Lois was the first convert to Christianity in their household with
his mother following afterwards. They had an "unfeigned faith" - one that was
real, genuine, without hypocrisy, and able to stand up against the fiercest of
tests or trials.
What these women had - spiritually speaking - they were sure to pass on to their
grandson and son - Timothy. Paul commended them both for this.
Christianity, or the preaching of the Gospel, has elevated the
female sex wherever it has been received into the hearts of
the people.
Galatians 3:28 - Throughout the Scriptures, we see that there is "...neither
male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."
1 Peter 3:7 - Husbands and wives are "...heirs together of the grace of
life..."
GOD Loves women. He has a very special place for each one in His Kingdom.
Just as He uses men, He uses women as well, and sometimes even more so, for
they are the "weaker vessel" who can bring greater glory to His Name because
of it.
They are never to be demeaned, mistreated, abused, deprived, or considered
as being less than men. The Bible forbids this treatment.
May every woman reading this message feel encouraged and
uplifted today by The Word of The Lord.
May they strive - like never before - to be the Woman of God who He
ordained for them to be,
and may all men have a deeper honor, respect, and appreciation for the
women in their lives.
2 Thessalonians 3:1 - As the Body of Christ, let's pray ever so fervently
that this Gospel will be preached in every nation - "have free course,
and be glorified" - so that women across the globe may be liberated
by The Mighty Word of GOD from all bondages and come to know their
rightful place of honor in Christ JESUS.
Let's never forget - When The Lord JESUS - The Creator of heaven
and earth - is in control of a people, there is liberty. When Satan and
men have control, there is bondage.
2 Corinthians 3:17 - "Now the Lord is that
Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there
is liberty."