They agreed they were in this for good, completely together in prayer, the women included. Also, Jesus’ mother, Mary, and his brothers. Acts 1:14
Luke doesn’t miss a beat in his detailed account of Jesus’ life to Theophilus. He is trying to convince him that Jesus was not only the Son of God, but that He continues to be active in the lives of His disciples, including the women. When they said they were in it for good, they meant as participants, not spectators!
We are reminded once again that women were important and were disciples also! I wonder how many of the 120 in the upper room were women. Man or woman, all were to pray and wait for the Holy Spirit. He would come upon them all, not just the 12. Here we also have it confirmed that Jesus’ brothers became followers. I wonder about His sisters. Hum…. Jesus showed that God was not a respecter of gender. I love it. From the very beginning of His ministry women were given the same spiritual power and expectations to witness as men. They (we) are all responsible to share our salvation story and God’s work in our lives with those around us who need to know Him and not just know about Him.
Dear Jesus, this should be a message well-received by women of today. We are not second- class citizens in God’s kingdom, nor are we any better or less than men. God doesn’t see gender; He sees willing and obedient hearts. He sees’ spirits that are surrendered and available to Him. Help us not to define our spiritual possibilities or use in the kingdom by gender or anything, but obedience to Jesus. May that be our focus as His disciples! May we remember if we want to be defined as a disciple, we must accept the responsibility of a disciple – one who shares Christ with others.
Journey with Joyce 