Ladies you are worth it!
Why does it appear to be difficult to minister to women? What exactly is a women’s ministry? I have seen it be as simple as meeting somewhere and eating cookies and talking about the color of your hair to formal settings with women speakers who on a personal level are unapproachable. I have heard excuses that women ministries are too complex because women gossip, have poor attitudes, and self-centered. And yes, this is all from the Christian community.
There is no question that men, who are husbands, are called to a higher leadership than wives as being ‘head of the household’ and the 12 disciples were all men. However, Christ said to go and make disciples of ‘all nations’. He did not say only men. The Holy Spirit gives gifts as He chooses and again, it doesn’t say to only men. So why does it appear that women are still treated as second-class people instead of disciples and leaders of the Body of the Christ. Trust me some of us don’t cook and we aren’t gifted in hospitality, but we can preach, exhort, give prophecy, evangelize, and hold the same Holy Spirit gifts as men. Yet we are still not considered disciples.
Throughout the bible women were used mightily by God. Esther and Deborah influenced kingdoms. The woman at the well evangelized to an entire village. And let’s not forget those that were right there with Jesus as we anointed Him with oil, watched Him die, buried Him, and then were the first at His empty tomb. COME ON and you think we aren’t worth the hassle of drama we sometimes bring.
I know. We are complex and interesting individuals. Yet at the same time we complain about these characteristics this is the way our God beautifully and wonderfully made us. I have experienced my share of drama queens and extra grace required, but nonetheless I recognize you are a child of God. So for all of those who say you aren’t worth the headaches, multiple phone calls, interesting comments, and the overall soap opera drama….YOU ARE!!! Our Lord and Savior, Jesus, died at the cross for you too. And that alone makes you worth it.
