True
Women’s Liberation
Women in our culture are being sold a
bill of goods. There are voices in our society that say to them, “you can be
just as good as a man”. This is a step
down, because you already are equal with men, and maybe then some. Some would say that Christianity denigrates and
makes women second-class citizens. This
did not seem to be the case when Jesus lived on Earth. In a culture that truly did subjugate women,
they were always there for Him, in good times and bad. At His death women were there. “When the
Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and
Salome, bought spices, so that they might come and anoint Him (Mark 16:1 NASB).
Why? They knew Jesus as one who totally
accepted them, always speaking worth and value into their lives. He did not suppress women he liberated them.
“I
Am King, I will lead”
There
is an old film called Anna and the King
where the heroin, Anna, serves the
King of Siam by teaching his children. In one scene there was a banquet that
was given by the King. It was a very proper setting with many of the
guests being cultured English people. The King suggested that they finish
the meal by dancing a waltz. He arose from the table and put his hand out
to Anna. She is taken by surprise and does not know quite what to do. The
English guests looked shocked and the Siamese were horrified
Reluctantly, she stood to her feet. How could she
refuse the King? As they walked down the steps to the dance area she looked at him
apprehensively and said, "It’s been a long time since I have done this, I
hope we don't end up in a heap. He replies, "I am King, I will
lead." They started to dance and the atmosphere in the hall began to
change. Every eye in the room moved with
each step as they glided gracefully across the floor. They almost seemed
inseparable. Her eyes never left his
face. She seemed to become oblivious to everything but him. Beaming, his face expressed pleasure in his
choice for the dance. Everyone in the
banquet room soon realized that this was no mere dance. A servant girl had been deemed worthy to be embraced
by the King. His acceptance and pleasure
in her had elevated her status. They
watched as a self-conscious young girl, who had allowed her King to lead, was
transformed before their eyes into a secure and confident young women. From that dance forward, Anna would never be
the same.
Dancing
With “The Star”
I think you know where I am going
with this one. There is a king so much greater
than the King of Siam (King Jesus). This
King has always had his hand out to us with a look of approval on His face. He gazes upon you like a groom as he watches his
bride to-be approach him on their wedding day. So, my dear sisters in Christ
take hold of His hand and let Him lead.
Always be aware of His pleasure in you as His choice. Keep
your eyes trained on His and never allow anything to distract you from His
presence. Follow His footsteps and watch
Him elevate you to a status that no man by himself can obtain, and the world
cannot emulate, a bride of Christ. So,
dance on with the King. He will never
let His bride end up in a heap.
The
author of “The Chicken Farm and Other Sacred Places” YWAM Publishing
Email: kenbarnes737@gmail.com
website: https://sites.google.com/site/kenbarnesbooksite/
Email: kenbarnes737@gmail.com
website: https://sites.google.com/site/kenbarnesbooksite/
