Mary the mother of our Lord Jesus’ Christ is someone that every woman needs to emulate in character and in deeds. This season in the life of everyone, Christians and non-Christians alike is a time when we need to examine our life and determine again the purpose for our existence. Mary from an early age was focused so much so that her purity activated the power of God in her life. In the gospel of Luke Chapter 1 verse 28, the angel of the Lord visited her and said, “Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women.” The bible lets us know that Mary did not answer with pride as someone who rates herself as deserving of any special recognition. She was reported as being troubled by the saying. This shows her humility. She was willing to do anything as long as it is the will of God.

Every woman should emulate the humility of Mary. Christmas is a season when we are brought back into the consciousness of the reason for the faith that we have as Christians. That faith is that a savior came whose name is Jesus Christ, who according to the book of Philippians chapter 2 verses 8 and 9 received also the highest honor for His humility. It states, “And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled Himself, and being obedient unto death, even the death of the cross, wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him and given Him a name which is above every name…” Both Mary and our Lord Jesus Christ received their assignments with humility. This should catch our attention to consider how we stand in this very important area.

Jesus was also reported as having gone about ‘doing good’ If He is the reason for this season of Christmas, I would think that we should be focusing on ‘doing good’ to one and all. He is the Prince of Peace. The world is in search of peace. It can be found by just believing Him and looking up to Him. You know, women are more under pressure as far is this issue of peace is concerned. It is as if we carry the weight of the whole world on our shoulders. I say that doing good works will lighten that weight. You can begin this Christmas season. Let me tell you about a woman who did good works.

Her name is Tabitha which by interpretation is called Dorcas. Acts chapter 9 verse 36 states that, “this woman was full of good works and alms deeds which she did.” This woman became sick and died. The disciples called on Peter to come and help them . When he got there, there were widows who were weeping, telling of the good works that Dorcas had done. She was a giver. She gave them clothes and coats. The winter has come with a vengeance this year. I am sure that each one of us can be a blessing to someone or a group of people. There is no act of love that is too small. The question is, what is your reputation in your family, Church or workplace concerning giving?  Tabitha was raised from the dead because of the testimony of her good works. She was given another chance to continue the good works. We all have another chance to rise up and do good works. Don’t give gifts only to your friends or family members. Look for someone to be a blessing to. It will come back as ‘good measure, pressed down and shaken together’

I have just been speaking straight from my heart which is so full of the things that I would like to do to be a woman who pleases God. Will you join me in this quest to please God? Call me. Together we can do more. Merry Christmas!

Grace Eledan is co-Pastor Leaders Church Intl and the founder of Women Aflame Intl., a friendship network, intercession ministry and charity organization mentoring and mobilizing women to be high achievers and be more productive in their spheres of influence. She can be reached on (718) 503-2580 or www.womenaflame.org  Also follow us on Face book.  Intercessory line open every Monday night from 9pm-10pm on (712) 432-0800 Access code 330528#.