Women Who Supported Jesus

and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means. Luke 8:2-3 

  

  At a time when women were often considered nothing more than belongings and possessions, mere property, it must have come as a surprise to many when they saw that Jesus had a core of female supporters. 

  It does not surprise me that the Lord could count on the dear ladies around Him for help. I come from a family that is largely dominated by females. My grandfathers died young. My dad was an absentee father. The women in my family were very strong women who learned to depend upon themselves. 

  I have always gotten along well with women, having close friendships with them, usually more so than with men. Men are often in competition with each other. We saw it even with Jesus’s disciples as they argued who was the greatest among them (Mark 9:34). 

  In my time of sickness and dire need I was surrounded by my wife, daughter, mother, and sister. My brother was also there for me, but the women in my life have often gone above and beyond to help and bless me. I have had long-term friendships with women via correspondence through mail and e-mail.  

  Women should never let the culture around them determine who and what they should become and accomplish. Instead they should look at the example of the women of faith in the Bible, especially those who supported Jesus. As believers there is neither male nor female, but we are all one in Christ (Galatians 3:28). Once we recognize who we are in Jesus, what wonderful fellowship we can enjoy together in Him! 

  Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for the women in my life. Thank You for the faithfulness and support of female believers. Amen.