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When Jesus asked His disciples to give him their perceptions about his image and purpose, they first responded by telling him what others were saying about who Jesus was. He then pressed them, "But what about you? Who do you say that I am?" (Matt. 16:15) Peter answered boldly and confidently, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus then blessed Peter for his insight that was given to him, not by other men, but revealed to him by God himself. The word of God is accurate, reliable, and dependable. Yet, when we come to read those words, we bring with us our own perceptions about who we think God is, what we think He is trying to say. Who do you think God is? Do you see Him as a harsh taskmaster, out for vengeance on a sinful world? Do you see Him as distant being, unconcerned with the daily affairs of man? Our preconceptions about words such as authority, submission, rule, governance, and headship often cloud our ability to really penetrate the Scriptures and hear from God Himself on his views of women. Instead, we repeat what we have been told by others and depend on worldly judgements, missing entirely the heart of the One who created us and knows our purpose and destiny intimately. Real understanding can only come with a relationship with the true author of Scriptures (God Himself), a willingness to set aside any previously held assumptions and traditions, and a heart that is open to hear the Word as if for the first time. I challenge you today to set aside for just a moment what you thought to be true, and ask Him if it really is true. Who do YOU say He is? If you don't know the answer to that question.....perhaps you should let Him answer it for you. Let your journey begin! |
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Copyright 2007 Fishers of Women Ministries |
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