Thursday, December 11, 2008

SoMe oNe To AdMiRe

In the begining of chapter 16...... Paul's second missionary journey.
Verse 9 :- God gave Paul a vision of a man of Macedonia saying, 'Come over into Macedonia and help us.' Its is sometimes interesting to see how God works, the call comes from a man, yet the first convert to Christianity through Paul's ministry was a woman named Lydia!

For Example, think how often in scripture it is the woman who is the instrument for ministry...
-Who prompted Jesus to perform His first miracle? A Woman
-Who ministered to Christ during His public ministry? The women!!
-Who anointed the body of Jesus? The women!!!
-Who stayed with Jesus throughout his trial and crucifixion? The women!!!
-Who were the first witnesses to the resurrected Saviour? The women!!!
-Who makes up the majority of the population of most churches today? well guess what .. the women

"In Christ Jesus, there is neither male nor female" (Gal 3:28)
We should thank God for the women like Lydia in Philippi, and their willingness to show us our place, in prayer, in church, and in good works before the Lord. ( Further reading Thessalonica 17/18)

Just for reading purposes..... Have a nice day

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