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Martha went from distracted to convinced (Luke 10:38-42; John 11:17-28a).
We observe Mary’s transformation from first love, to pilgrim love, to an invincible love (Luke 10:38:42; John 11:28-36; John 12:1-3).
The Samaritan woman went from wanting a drink of water to sharing the news of Living Water with her entire town (John 4).
These and other women’s encounters with Jesus will be discussed with the women in attendance at the Baxter Lectureships in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, this week.
Jesus took the time to see women for who they were, value them, challenge them, and use them as an example for others.
The generous widow who gave her last two coins (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 22:1-4); the widow whose son was raised when Jesus saw her pain (Mark 5:21-24; Luke 7:11-17); the Canaanite woman whose faith was stronger than many Jews (Matt. 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30); the adulterous woman whom Jesus treated with grace and truth (John 8:1-11). And my favorite woman who encountered Jesus? The woman healed from an issue of blood (Mark 5:24-34; Luke 8:43-48). Her physical healing pales in comparison to the emotional healing provided by the Great Physician and Comforter.
What is your favorite story of a woman’s encounter with Jesus?
How has your life been transformed by encountering Him?