Early in the month of the March, OCU’s University Worship service celebrated International Women’s Day by amplifying female voices and emphasizing the foundational role of all members of the body of Christ.
When I was asked to deliver the sermon, my brain was immediately filled with courageous, groundbreaking women of the Bible.
We are reminded through their stories of the way that God uses His people for the good works of the Church.
Women have been a vital part of ministry since the beginning of time and have been leading a way forward.
My prayer is that we can all become a bit more like those women. Like Deborah who stood up against oppression; Mary Magdalene proclaiming the good news; Priscilla building and expanding the Church; the matriarchs of our past have led us here today.
May we continue to be encouraged by their fight, motivated by their desire to push past barriers and stereotypes, and do so in the name of love for God and humanity. Let us all take part in the work God is calling us to: to love and serve those around us.
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