Serving Him

by **Horizon** Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:08 pm

Serving Him
by Joyce Meyer - posted September 28, 2013

He began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.

—Acts 18:26
Priscilla and her husband, Aquila, had a church in their home (1 Corinthians 16:19), and since she is mentioned equally with him, she must have pastored the church alongside him (Acts 18:2–26). Interestingly, her name is listed first, which some scholars say may indicate that she had a larger pastoral role than her husband. Obviously, Priscilla played a significant role in speaking about Christ within the church.

When Luke mentions the travels of Jesus, he also mentions the twelve men who were with Him, and some women (Luke 8:1–3). Is it possible that these women had a publicly recognized role similar to that of the men? At least one biblical scholar believes they did. These women provided for Jesus from their belongings, according to Luke.

Women ministered both to and with Jesus. The same Greek word that is translated deacon and applied to seven men in the New Testament is also applied to seven women. They are Peter’s mother-in-law; Mary Magdalene; Mary, the mother of James and Joses; Salome, the mother of Zebedee’s children; Joanna, the wife of Chuza; Susanna; and Martha, the sister of Mary and Lazarus.

Lord, whatever role You have for me in Your service, I want to minister with You and for You. Use my heart and soul and hands and voice for Your honor. Amen.