Women of Mention

Women have a place in everyday simple places - in the home, in the workplace, and in the church. So, I thought I might talk about them just a bit. 

“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’” Luke 1:38

 

“And then as a widow (Anna) until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.” Luke 2:37 

 

“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church...for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well” Romans 16:1,2b

 

“Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life.” Romans 16:3a

 

“One who heard us was a woman named Lydia...a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.” Acts 16:14 

 

Women of Mention

 

We all know about Mary. How she was chosen to bare the Messiah!

And how she said, “I am a servant of the Lord; let it be.” 

She was obedient to God, you see.

Then there is Anna, a widow until she was eighty-four. 

She didn’t leave the temple but fasted and prayed day and night.

She gave thanks and spoke of Jesus to those at the temple door.

 Martha and Mary were two different talented sisters.

Both were eager to welcome Jesus as a guest into their home.

One wanted to clean- The other to give full attention to their guest.

There’s a purpose to both, but consider what Jesus expressed. 

There is no discounting Phoebe, a servant of the church.

She was a patron of many and of Paul, as well. 

Then there is Prisca who journeyed with her husband, risking her neck, for the ministry they had to tell. 

Lydia was a seller of purple goods and a woman of faith.

She offered her home for Christians to stay during her day.

Rich or poor, women have a place; 

Gifts upon them God has graced.

There is purpose within His intent,

And they’re flavored with a delicate scent.