Yesterday as the speaker at church was talking about speaking of Jesus to everyone... I felt a challenge from the Lord to read a chapter a day from Matthew to just... get to know Jesus more. Last night I read the first chapter & though it's relatively short & has a lot of names listed... I focused on the five women mentioned in this chapter.
Tamar - who took matters into her own hands so she could have a child
Rahab - who was a prostitute saved by grace
Ruth - who was a foreigner in a strange land
Bathsheba - who was married & had an affair with the king
Mary - the one who was chosen by God to give birth to Jesus
Each of these women were chosen by God to be a part of the lineage of Jesus. Each of these women exhibited great courage in the midst of their circumstances. These women were not all perfect & without fault BUT God still chose to use them for His plans & purposes.
I love how these women are mentioned... maybe just for me... because it shows me that I don't have to be perfect to be used of God & to be mentioned in His book... it shows me that His love & grace extends to even me... and it shows me that all He needs... is a willing vessel.
Lord, may I be a willing vessel... flaws & all... in the midst of Your plans & purposes... even when I can't see what they might be at the time... may I exhibit courage & strength to daily... follow You.
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