Soapboxes are not my stage, unless the topic deals with oppression, inequality, or discrimination. Especially when the injustice is against women.
But the statement, “Women are the weaker sex” may be one I own after taking a closer look at the life of Jesus.
Like men, women are the image bearers of God. Read Genesis 1:26-28 (Message):
God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them
reflecting our nature
So they can be responsible for the fish in the sea,
the birds in the air, the cattle,
And, yes, Earth itself,
and every animal that moves on the face of Earth.”
God created human beings;
he created them godlike,
Reflecting God’s nature.
He created them male and female.
Women bear the image of Jesus.
Jesus said, learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls (Matthew 11:29 KJV).
Is Jesus saying he is weak? Far from it. Gentleness and humility are true characteristics of strength. A strength that loves the unlovable, restores peace to community, surrenders self for life, and trust for the impossible.
The world has painted a different picture of strength. The world has taught that strength is found in independence, boundaries, achievement, and self-reliance.
God says something very different: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me (2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV).
If being weak means being more like Jesus, I will take the title every time.
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Angela Coon
February 9, 2016Both genders have their weaknesses. The males are generally stronger physically but can be uncomfortable with emotions and processing them. The females are generally weaker physically but are strong at nurturing (generally.)
We could go on with comparisons but I think we all know some think females are the weaker sex because Eve ate the forbidden fruit first. Some think our emotions are a sign of weakness instead of strength. But both genders were made in HIS image and likeness and when reunited with the Father are ignited with the Spirit of God and all His power. Our strength is found in recognizing our weakness and submitting it to His power and surpassing ability in us. Our strength is found in being united In Christ with our true identity. Then we as a woman can walk in beauty.
Angela L Craig
February 11, 2016Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. I love these words that you wrote: “Our strength is found in recognizing our weakness and submitting it to His power and surpassing ability in us. Our strength is found in being united In Christ with our true identity. Then we as a woman can walk in beauty.” BEAUTIFUL!