Women of God…the ultimate servant-leaders – Luke 24

Luke 24: 1-7 “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men suddenly stood near them in dazzling clothing; and as the women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living One among the dead? “He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, saying that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.”

Observation: The first two humans to learn of the resurrection of Jesus Christ were women. They were on their way to bring spices which they had prepared for his body. They learn from the angel that Jesus is no longer dead and they are to go and report this to the disciples. The disciples dismiss what the two women report as nonsense. It isn’t until Jesus appears to the disciples that they truly believe. Why did God use these amazing ladies to show His glory to?

Application: Women rock. Why did God choose two women to be the first? To honor them. And they believed. The men did not until they saw it for themselves. If think this is another example of God’s love for women and the incredible importance they have to His ministry on earth. Both of my parents were responsible for teaching me about God. My mom taught me Christ-like compassion. My grandmother stood strong like Joshua. My sister has sought after you for many years. My aunts are prayer warriors. My girl-cousins are worship leaders, gifted writes, sold out Christians, my wife is so close to perfection it’s freaky! Moms, wives, grandmothers, sisters, aunts…women of God, you are amazing! You deserve honor. Thank you for teaching boys and men about who Jesus is by the way you act. You truly are examples of Christ. You are the ultimate servant-leader!

Prayer: God, let me learn more about you from the women in my life.