Luke 8:1 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him,
What strikes me in today’s verses is the women. The Twelve were with Jesus, but that seems mentioned almost as an aside. The women are enumerated, named specifically, described and identified. The women were helping to support them (Jesus and the Twelve) out of their own means.
Luke 8:2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out;
Even in today’s society, there is much debate over the role of women, the authority of women, the pay of women, the rights of women. (Interestingly, so many of these conversations are being led by men. Weird.) But Jesus saw women as people, fearfully and wonderfully made, created for a purpose, important and valuable and loved.
Luke 8:3a Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s household; Susanna; and many others.
Precious Savior, You tell us to love You and love others. Period. You want us to protect the dignity of human life, all life. Thank You for showing us a clear example of this tenant in Your own time. Help us to love as You love. Completely. Fiercely. Amen.
Luke 8:3b These women were helping to support them out of their own means.
Have a blessed day.