FaithWear Ministry Scroll—February 14, 2026 Draft

From the beginning, God established a pattern in creation: the first reveals the structure, and the second reveals the fullness. Adam was formed first, and throughout the unfolding of Israel’s story, men often appeared first in visibility — kings, warriors, rulers, prophets — each rising in their appointed season. This did not make women insignificant; rather, women walked alongside their husbands, stewarding what their hands could hold and what their hearts could carry. And when God raised women like Deborah, it was because their inner structure — their discernment, courage, and spiritual compass — was uniquely fitted for the moment. No man in her generation carried what she carried, and through her leadership, God delivered His people.

We see this pattern again in Esther. In her day, no man could have moved the king’s heart to stop the slaughter planned against the Jews. It was not military strength or political authority that turned the decree, but her clarity, her courage, and the inner structure God had formed within her. She stepped into a place no one else could fill, and through her obedience, an entire nation was preserved. These stories reveal that when God raises a woman, it is because what He placed within her is precisely what the moment requires.

Cultures have often placed men at the forefront of everything, but in doing so they have missed the seasons of unveiling woven throughout Scripture. In the order of God’s patterns, the first unveiling always establishes the structure: the man formed first, the Law revealed first, animal sacrifice offered first, circumcision given first, baptism in water practiced first, even the old earth created first. These first unveilings had their appointed time, each one a shadow pointing forward. But in Christ, every first unveiling is translated into its fullness — animal sacrifice into His crucifixion, water baptism into the baptism of the Spirit, the old covenant into the new.

Yet the pattern of man carries a deeper mystery: it is not merely about gender, but about the unveiling of heaven and earth becoming one. And now, in Christ, that day has come. The second unveiling has begun — not replacing the first, but fulfilling it. Men and women are now called side by side, restored to the unity of the beginning before sin fractured their partnership.

For throughout Scripture, God has always revealed Himself to the ones whose hearts seek Him. He said, “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” He never promised revelation to a gender, a tribe, a title, or a position — only to the heart that turns toward Him in faith. And because God judges by the heart and not by outward appearance, the dividing lines that cultures draw become insignificant in His kingdom. Faith becomes the measure. Hunger becomes the doorway. Obedience becomes the sign. In Christ, the veil of limitation is torn, and the invitation is extended to all who seek His face — men and women alike. The second unveiling is not about replacing men or elevating women; it is about restoring the original unity where both stand under the same grace, the same Spirit, and the same calling.

And this is why the Body of Christ cannot be built through one gender alone. The Church is a living body, and every member carries a grace that is necessary for its strengthening. Paul teaches that the Body has many parts, and each one is indispensable — not one greater, not one lesser, but each functioning according to the measure God has assigned. He alone is the Giver of gifts; He alone distributes talents, callings, and assignments as He pleases. So if the Lord Himself is the One who appoints, anoints, and equips, who are we to question His choices? Who are we to limit those He has chosen, ordained, and called for specific works in specific seasons? Men are not the only ones necessary in the building and nurturing of the Church, nor are women optional or secondary. We are called to collaborate — to stand side by side — each stewarding what has been entrusted to us. Whether the role appears small or great in the eyes of men, in the eyes of God it is sacred. Therefore serve the Lord with gladness, with humility, and with the confidence that what He placed in you is needed for the flourishing of His people.

Jesus made the pattern unmistakably clear in the parable of the talents: every servant is entrusted with something meant to be multiplied, not buried. The Master gives according to His wisdom, not according to human categories, and He returns expecting increase. But when gender restrictions are placed on those whom God has gifted, the result is the same as burying a talent in the ground — the kingdom is hindered, the Church is weakened, and the Master’s intention is resisted. If Christ Himself is the One who distributes gifts, callings, and measures of grace, who are we to silence, limit, or restrain those He has empowered? To restrict a woman whom God has anointed is to oppose the increase He desires. To elevate a man beyond what God assigned is to distort the Body. The kingdom advances when every servant multiplies what the Master placed in their hands. Whether man or woman, the call is the same: steward the gift, increase the talent, and bring joy to the Lord who entrusted it.

In Christ alone all are seen, all are known, and all are counted worthy. Through His death and resurrection, He restored every division that sin created — between Jew and Gentile, slave and free, male and female, culture and culture, tradition and truth. He calls every structure not rooted in Him to come down, and every heart aligned with Him to rise. In Christ, it is not gender that matters, nor status, nor heritage, nor the expectations of culture. What matters is faith. What matters is purity of heart. What matters is the soul that seeks His face. He said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God,” and again, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” These blessings are not reserved for men alone, nor withheld from women; they are poured out upon all who turn toward Him. In Christ, the ground is level, the invitation is open, and the calling is given to every heart that responds to His voice.

And the unveiling did not end at the tomb. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit fell on both men and women, fulfilling the prophecy of Joel: “I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh.” The Spirit did not descend according to gender, rank, or cultural expectation, but according to the promise of God. If a woman has received the same Spirit, the same fire, the same indwelling presence as a man, must we silence the Holy Spirit because He fell on what some consider the “wrong” gender? God forbid. The Spirit distributes gifts as He wills, not as culture prefers. Therefore let us no longer measure calling through the lens of gender expectations or human bias, but through the evidence of what God is doing. Stop silencing His voice through the filters of the world. For Jesus said, “The wind blows where it wishes… you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes.” So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. The wind of God does not ask permission from human systems. He moves where He wills, speaks through whom He wills, and empowers all who belong to Christ — men and women alike.

Therefore let us stop this culture‑made divide and discern instead the heart, will, purpose, and intention of the Lord. No longer should we look at calling through the lens of gender hierarchy or human expectation, but through the movement of the Spirit who gives gifts as He wills. If the Holy Spirit has fallen on both men and women, who are we to silence the voice of God because it flows through a vessel we did not expect? Let us serve the Lord with trembling, helping one another, lifting one another up in Christ, and honoring the grace He has placed in each member of His Body. Let us move and work together in unison with His Spirit, His purpose, and His love — for only then can the Church reflect the unity of the new creation.

The woman at the well received revelation that transformed her identity and made her the first evangelist of her region. She did not come seeking Jesus; Jesus came seeking her. Her heart awakened before her life was fully in order, proving that revelation is not reserved for the polished but for the willing. Calling begins when a woman sees Jesus clearly and allows His truth to reorder her identity. Revelation is the doorway through which the new creation begins to breathe.

Mary of Bethany embodies the second movement of calling: devotion. While others were distracted or misunderstanding Jesus’ mission, Mary saw Him with a clarity the disciples had not yet reached. She understood the moment. She aligned her heart with His path. Her anointing was prophetic, preparing Him for burial, and Jesus declared that her act would be remembered wherever the gospel is preached. It was not the perfume that made her offering eternal; it was the posture behind it. Devotion is the center of calling — the place where revelation becomes surrender.

The women at the tomb carry the final movement: proclamation. While the disciples hid in fear, these women rose early, carrying spices of devotion and hearts of courage. They were the first to witness the empty tomb, the first to hear the angelic announcement, and the first to encounter the risen Christ. And Jesus entrusted them — not Peter, not John — with the first proclamation of the resurrection. Their obedience reveals that proclamation is not about authority granted by men but about assignment given by God. In them, the new creation breaks open: those who see Him, those who love Him, and those who follow Him are the ones He sends.

⭐ Pentecost

And the unveiling did not end at the tomb. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit fell on both men and women, fulfilling the prophecy of Joel: “I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh.” The Spirit did not descend according to gender, rank, or cultural expectation, but according to the promise of God. If a woman has received the same Spirit, the same fire, the same indwelling presence as a man, must we silence the Holy Spirit because He fell on what some consider the “wrong” gender? God forbid. The Spirit distributes gifts as He wills, not as culture prefers. Therefore let us no longer measure calling through the lens of gender expectations or human bias, but through the evidence of what God is doing. Stop silencing His voice through the filters of the world. For Jesus said, “The wind blows where it wishes… you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes.” So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. The wind of God does not ask permission from human systems. He moves where He wills, speaks through whom He wills, and empowers all who belong to Christ — men and women alike.

⭐ Stop the Divide — Discern His Heart

Therefore let us stop this culture‑made divide and discern instead the heart, will, purpose, and intention of the Lord. No longer should we look at calling through the lens of gender hierarchy or human expectation, but through the movement of the Spirit who gives gifts as He wills. If the Holy Spirit has fallen on both men and women, who are we to silence the voice of God because it flows through a vessel we did not expect? Let us serve the Lord with trembling, helping one another, lifting one another up in Christ, and honoring the grace He has placed in each member of His Body. Let us move and work together in unison with His Spirit, His purpose, and His love — for only then can the Church reflect the unity of the new creation.

This is the holy pattern of calling in the new creation…

⭐Benediction

May the Lord who calls, the Spirit who empowers, and the Christ who restores all things establish your steps in His truth. May your heart remain pure, your devotion steadfast, and your proclamation bold. May you walk in the unity of the new creation — side by side, men and women, under one grace and one Lord. And may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, that your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it. Amen.