So, this blog may not appeal to you if you are not a woman, but I hope that you will share it with a special lady who needs encouragement to get out there and be BOLD! I am often saddened and frustrated to hear that a woman does not feel she can do what God is calling her to do because of her gender. It is surprising that even today there are people trying to stifle the call of God in a woman’s life.
Nothing frustrates me more than when I hear someone quote the one verse in the Bible (in Timothy) that says a woman is not suppose to be in leadership. People don’t take time to read the entire chapter of Timothy or even the entire Bible. They choose verses that fit their belief system and use it out of context.
Ladies listen up. There are so many powerful women in the Bible. You can find a prophetess in Judges 4 named Deborah. She was appointed a judge because of her strong faith and love for the Lord. People went to her because they trusted her. Priscilla in the New Testament was a hard worker for our Lord. She taught and ministered to people all around her on daily basis.
When God calls you to a ministry, nothing should get in your way. When He touches your heart and gives you the go ahead, do not let anyone stop you. Do not believe the lies thrown at you anymore.
I have a question for those of you who say women can’t be in leadership. Why do you not also say women have to cover their heads and be silent in church as is says in Corinthians? Why do you get to decide which verse is for today and which is history? What are you so afraid of?
God uses who He wants to use, we have no authority to dictate otherwise. Do you want to be responsible for stopping God? Do you want to face Him on Judgment day and try and explain why you thought you knew better than He? I don't. I choose to follow His leading and be obedient to who He has called.
We need to be more concerned with what is being taught. Our first question should be “does it come from the Word of God?” We should not be worried if it is spoken by a man or woman. We need to study our entire Bible and understand the history behind what Paul was saying. We need to learn what behaviors were occurring that needed to be corrected at the time.
A woman can be submissive and obedient to her calling at the same time. And God will use and empower her when He wants to. Just read the Word for yourself and see it in action. Now, women I encourage and implore you, to get out there and BE BOLD!
