Most of us know who Beth Moore is, and so we can appreciate that she has an unquenchable desire to see women walking in fullness. She is drawn to and ministers to women from all backgrounds, and is always ready to speak life into their situations.
Listening to Beth bring a word is powerful, and such was the case yesterday. She was teaching from Luke 7:36-48 and she was asking us to examine closely the woman who was at the center of this Scripture. In this particular passage Jesus is asking the Pharisee a direct question, “Do you see this woman?”
Jesus’ perspective in this Scripture lines up exactly with Beth Moore and her heart for women. She would have every woman be seen and valued for who they are. I could not agree more. My heart is for women to know that they are the image bearers of God, and that they walk in His fruitfulness.
It is clear from the many different Scriptures that Jesus had a heart for women who were not walking in the best places. I am remembering the woman at the well in Samaria where Jesus used powerful words to draw her to Himself. He clearly saw her and called her into the Divine encounter that would forever change her life.
I think we would all agree that to be seen, valued, and appreciated for who we are is what we want. I am not saying that our life is dependent upon approval, but I am saying that when another person chooses to see us it often changes how we think about ourselves. The other day while in conversation with a friend, she was sharing how she was drawn into a meaningful conversation just by telling the woman standing before her that she liked her top. This was a simple gesture of recognition which opened up conversation that may not have happened otherwise.
Our peace as believing women is in knowing that our heavenly Father sees us, and that becomes everything to us. Likewise, we can use the authority that God has given us to reach out to others who need to be seen and loved, and that becomes everything to them.
Psalm 139:16 NKJV Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they were all written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.