She is someone who serves. She is someone who is alert and aware of things before other people are.
That description could fit the woman who was the first to see that Peter had miraculously been released from prison. It also fitted a modern paragon of a godly woman in an ungodly world.
My experience of this woman, was of someone who did not conform for the sake of it. Insecure people might have viewed it as rebellion, but really it was a decision to live by conviction of what was revealed by Jesus, than by necessarily going along with group-think for the quiet life.
That servant spirit of hers was so precious and endearing. Consistent, committed, considerate all without being conspicuous. She didn’t seek the limelight and only did any ‘platform ministry’ when asked in the light of her more than abundant ability to do so.
It’s easy to be busy and get caught up in other life issues so that all there is casual surface ‘church’ relationships. She was different, though. She didn’t have to be known by all, but those who had the benefit of being her friend found someone who was loyal, trustworthy and devoted to a rich and deep friendship.
It’s because of this authenticity and lack of superficial niceties that made her such a great example of what it is to follow Jesus.
I loved those times of sharing that we had. She wasn’t pushy or forceful, but when she did share it was wholehearted and engaging. Not only was she able to get your point, she was very good at getting what others were saying as well. That capacity to understand and express was so beneficial to people from various backgrounds and whatever age.
Such a remarkable woman and a real pleasure to be able to call a sister in Christ and even more than that – a friend.
For real, everybody needs a Rhoda.
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For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
C. L. J. Dryden
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