DEVOTION ~ WOMEN OF INFLUENCE

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Theme: Women of Influence

Text: Matthew 28:1

28 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.


Love is more of an action than just a mere word. The women who followed Jesus throughout His trial, crucifixion, and burial demonstrated much more love than the disciples. On the first day of the week, at dawn, they decided to visit the tomb of the Saviour to apply sweet-scented spices on the body. They can be said to be women of influence. Most often usually in the African setting after burial, most people no longer share tears but celebrate the dead with music and dancing. It is as though a party was ignited just after burial. However, in the case of these women, though in grief yet they were bold to step out to apply spices to the dead body of Christ. Their act of love and kindness made them the first to hear the news of the resurrected Christ. Wherever the gospel is preached about the resurrection of Christ the role of these women can never be exempted from the narration. The Synoptic Gospel and the Gospel of John mention them and acknowledge they were the ones who declared to the disciples that Jesus had risen. How zealous are you in the Kingdom work of God? Ask the Holy Spirit to stir to flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.  


Let us Pray: Thank You Lord for making known to us the marvelous works of the women in Christ. Help me to be zealous for Your Kingdom's advancement and to live according to Your perfect will for my life. This I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ. AMEN!          

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