Theme: Run Like a Girl

Verse: Matthew 28: 7-8

I have been outnumbered in my house by women for the past 30 years, so I must tread lightly on this one. 

One of the great t-shirts I’ve seen at races is this one. On the front it says, I RUN LIKE A GIRL! Then on the back it reads, TRY TO KEEP UP! 

Women were important pace setters in telling the story of Jesus’ life and ministry. In fact, women were crucial in describing the key moment of his time on earth, his resurrection. God did not use the male guards who were present, He chose Mary, Mary, and Joanna, to deliver the message that the Messiah had risen from the dead. 

The story says they were so excited about the news that they ran so quickly, that only Jesus himself could keep up with them. 

These ladies were given a great privilege, and they enthusiastically carried out the task sent through the angel. It took “running like a girl” to deliver the most important news report in world history, the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. 

So, the next time someone tells you that you “RUN LIKE A GIRL,” you can smile and know that you are in very good historical company. 

Have a great week!