I See Female Role Models In the Bible

“In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor. About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs room. Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, ‘Please come at once!’ Peter went with them, and when he arrived he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him, crying and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them. Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up. He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Then he called the believers and the widows and presented her to them alive. This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord. Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.”

[Acts 9:36-43 NIV]

Eleanor writes:

Tabitha called (Dorcas), was a female Disciple of Peter’s. One that worked herself to death doing good for the people of God everywhere. I call her a Soldier on the battlefield in the Army of the Lord.

A Disciple that always found her hand at the plow making garments and coverings for the needy. The time of her death, brought grief to many, being unexpected leaving the people without a willing working Minister. Dorcas ministry lead many to Salvation, it taught them to preach without expecting pay. She took no thought for tomorrow how she would survive, but depending upon the Lord for total compassion.

The question comes to mind how was this woman a Disciple of the Gospel? However she was ordained by Apostle Peter. Yes, Disciple Dorcas was a woman of God in ministry, her duty in the ministry answers the question “Can Women be a Pastor”, our men would be the ones to poss such question to the world. Since God made male and female giving them dominion over everything, there’s nothing to hinder women from teaching, preaching or delivering the Word of God. Women continue do what you do best continue to carry the Word of God in your hearts, our men truly need it.

Throughout the Word of God there would be no Bible if there was no women. God said, “It is not good for man to be alone”. We have much love and respect for our men and the role they play. May God bless our men and women that are in leadership.