These five women did wonderful things

As the International Women’s Day is marked, we should celebrate these five special women who represent many women.

• Rahab, the world celebrates you today. Rahab did one significant thing and for that, she went down in history not only for her role but for the favour she obtained from God as a result. She was not an Israelite but chose to be on God’s side when she hid the spies sent by Joshua. This great act of faith is captured in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews where it is revealed that her action saved her and her family from death. Rahab was a prostitute and she became an ancestor to the most celebrated and famous character of Jesus! Stories about harlots who quit the streets to effect meaningful change in society are many. Women who, no matter their backgrounds, found courage to do the unthinkable and transformed communities.