Jesus and Women

Before I begin my blog post today, let me state that I believe in the complementarian position between men and women. Each have differing biblical roles and responsibilities. Men and women are not meant to compete with each other. They are meant to complement each other.

Jesus interacted with women. He still interacts with women. He values women. He sees their role as important. Let's look at a few women Jesus interacted with and how He impacted their lives.

Jesus brought tenderness and compassion to Mary when she was weeping for missing Savior. He turned her mourning into joy.

He brought affirmation to the Mary and Martha. He affirmed Mary by stating her worship was not a waste of time. He affirmed Martha by stating her service was important, it just wasn't something to fret over.

For the woman who anointed Jesus for his burial He offered acceptance and commendation. He told everyone at that banquet her story would continually be told.

For the Samaritan woman at the well (my favorite), Jesus offered salvation. He offered living water so that she would never thirst again. Human relationships couldn't satisfy her needs. Only intimacy with the Savior could do that.

For the adulterous woman, Jesus offered forgiveness. He was non-judgemental. He freed the woman from condemnation.

For Mary, his mother, Jesus offered provision. He gave her a son who would take care of her. John took Mary into his home and cared for her.

Jesus wants to do the same for us. He calls us to be intimate with Him. He wants to meet our deepest needs. Needs that only He can meet.

Will I let Him do so?  Will you?