However, I found the advertising to be a bit disturbing. How the world views the polarization of the sexes right now made me sad. The next day the entire media establishment was appalled by the degradation of both sexes shown in the commercials. It should not be that way!
God made both sexes to compliment and serve one another, not to be in competition for value.
In the house of God, it is so different! I love that the Bible says, “He sets the lonely in families”; It says, “a man is valued by what others say of him”; it says, “we were taught by God to love one another”.
Did you know we have dozens and dozens of men who support and love the women of our church? They set aside their own schedules and agendas to give. Their encouragement and support are truly gifts to us. Their demonstration of love is a present to us.
We have men who are buying matching shirts so that they will look sharp at our conference. They give their time and talents to make our event unforgettable.
We have men designing and hanging decorations for us that will take our breath away.
There’s another whole team of talented guys who have been planning and rehearsing songs to perform for us at the after party. This is a gift of love to us!
I know that there are women who walk through life feeling as though they are alone. Uncared for. Average, non-special, women making their worlds run. Keeping the kids fed and in shoes and in school. Women fill a lot of roles and it’s easy for them to feel that nobody sees.
But…When they pull into the parking lot at God’s house however, they are suddenly surrounded by a whole host of men who support who they are. They help communicate God’s value upon them. Women fill a unique role, and they are not only valued by God, they are created to add value to all the others in their world.
When we put God’s word into practice, we become gifts to one another. We are blessed and privileged to do life together.
1 Corinthians 14:12 says, “try to excel in gifts that build up the church.”
What is love without presents? I encourage you to remember that love is made tangible when attached to a gift. So give your gift freely, love generously, and be thankful for the presents God hands you every day.
