...And Salome

Scripture For The Day 

 May 31, 2023

And Salome…

There are two Salomes mentioned in the Bible. Today we will focus on the righteous one. Salome in Hebrew is the feminine word for peace. Through historical study and lineage, we know that Salome was the wife of Zebedee and the mother of James and John. We know that she had enough boldness and audacity to ask Jesus if her boys could sit on either side of God’s Throne. Hey, you never know unless you ask. Right? She just wanted the best for her boys. She was also a follower of Jesus and was often in the company of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph as well as Mary the Mother of Jesus. She and the first two Marys watched from a distance, as Jesus died on The Cross while Jesus’ mother was right there at the cross with John.  

Though Salome isn’t mentioned at the burial of Jesus along with the others, she is mentioned as being one of the ladies that was a witness to His Resurrection. Jesus trusted women then and He trusts women now. All of us are faulty, men and women alike and each of us is accountable for our own actions. The devil doesn’t make us do anything. We choose what we say and what we do and especially how we react. We don’t have to be celebrated or commended for the things we do. It shouldn’t be about the accolades and applause. When we choose to seek the approval of man, that is when our hearts take our focus off of Jesus. What we do should reflect our Love for Jesus and focus on what He says and not what anyone else has to say.

 Even though it may seem as if Salome is mentioned as an afterthought…and Salome. We can be assured that the fact that she is mentioned at all is vital. The Lord chose her to be a witness for Him and The Lord has chosen you as well. Don’t seek attention. Don’t seek applause. Don’t seek approval or a pat on the back. But seek Jesus in all that you do. If you have accepted Jesus into your heart, we are family. You are not an afterthought. You are important. You are chosen. You are precious. You are Loved.

…and Salome! Peace be to you. 



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