CLEM Aboderin's Reflections

THE WONDERFUL ASPECT OF WOMEN IN THE SPIRIT OF DISCIPLESHIP

Text: Luke 8:1-3

Jesus, who changed water into the finest of wine and who multiplied bread and fish, so that thousands could be fed, chose to depend on the goodwill and support of devoted women.
His willingness to associate with them was radical, since the culture of His time frowned on them.
This women dedicated their lives to the Lord, because they had been set free and healed, and therefore, were profoundly grateful.
They offer us a wonderful example of discipleship. Their kindness and generosity were the fruit of grateful, warm and willing hearts.

We have no record of them betraying the Lord, bickering about who was the greatest, vying for position in the kingdom, or negotiating with the religious elite to hand Jesus over for money; we don’t hear of any doubt, slowness or dullness – God’'s Word.

St. Luke in his gospel made mention of Mary Magdalene, Joana the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward and Susanna among others. They provided for Jesus and the disciples out of their means.

Do we still have such women today?

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