Recently I read an article on a brave Ukrainian woman who was sitting on her patio, minding her own business, when suddenly she spotted a war drone coming up next to her. Looking around, she took up the only thing she had available and pelted a jar of canned tomatoes right at the drone, knocking it into an unplanned orbit and clean out of the sky. Who knows how many lives she saved in that moment, all because she had the courage and used what she was given.
The legend of this unnamed “jarred hero” reminded me of so many other strong women of the Bible who saw a need and stepped up with whatever they had on hand.
-Jael, using a tent peg to deliver a nation
-Esther and Abigail using food to “butter up” kings and protect their people
-Rahab using a rope to save her household from a coming destruction
-A sinner using her tears and hair to show her love for Christ
Although we live in the 21st century and equal rights is a constant hot topic, I still often hear submissive women of the church belittling their ability to contribute to the kingdom, with comments about bench warming, more time in the nursery than participating, or “only” teaching children. Sweet sisters, we are precious in His eyes! Look around and see what He’s equipped us with, because He has given us each something…whether it be children to raise, food to prepare, ears to listen and shoulders to cry on, or even a jar of canned tomatoes! There is so much that we can do that no one else can. We are exactly where we are because He needs us there on that unique path. We just need to be ready, look around, and use the gifts He’s put here with us. Y’all!!! Please keep nudging me and reminding me of this very thing. It’s so easy to get lost in the busyness and forget what it’s really all about. I pray for strength, courage, and the awareness to grab what He’s given me and do what I can.
P.S. Thank you to all who have recently reminded me for everything there is a season, staying back with the baggage is just as valuable as being on the front lines, and God prepares us in His own exceptional way. Thank God you’re in my life.
PPS. And a special shout out to a darling sis who had plenty of jars of canned tomatoes to help a girl out.
