Reading Matthew’s gospel this morning, it really stood out that amongst the genealogy of Jesus, showing him coming from Abraham to Judah to Mary, there are four women who you could see being despised and done away with.
The Bible Knowledge Commentary has this to say about it:
Another interesting fact about Matthew’s genealogy is the inclusion of four Old Testament women: Tamar (Matt. 1:3), Rahab (v. 5), Ruth (v. 5), and Solomon’s mother (v. 6), Bathsheba. All of these women (as well as most of the men) were questionable in some way. Tamar and Rahab were prostitutes (Gen. 38:24; Josh. 2:1), Ruth was a foreigner, a Moabitess (Ruth 1:4), and Bathsheba committed adultery (2 Sam. 11:2–5).
Amazing Grace!
These women being mentioned are a witness of God’s redeeming grace.
We can think that we are beyond redeemable. That our sins or life circumstances have disqualified us from having any part in God’s plan.
Not true. God used prostitutes, refugees, and adulterers to bring about the greatest salvation of all time in the person of Jesus.
God can redeem our lives to be part of His salvation for those around us, even today. Let us come to Him, receive His forgiveness, and walk in His light.
Thank you, Jesus, for Grace.
