Beyond Redemption: You Were Made for More

I watched a video by Tito Writer, and it stirred something deep within me. She spoke about the women in Jesus’ lineage—Tamar, Ruth, Rahab, Bathsheba, and Mary. Women with stories that, by human standards, should have disqualified them. Women who carried labels and tags that society would never let them forget.  

But God? God didn’t just redeem them. He positioned them. He didn’t just erase their past—He used it to shape history.  

And as I listened, I couldn’t help but think about how often we, as women, disqualify ourselves. How often we let shame, past mistakes, pain, trauma, or societal judgment convince us that all we can get from God is just enough grace to be forgiven—but never enough to be used.  

But that’s not the gospel. That’s not who God is. And that’s certainly not where our story ends.  

The Women We Overlook but God Chose  

- Tamar – A woman who had to fight for her place in history, taking actions that seem questionable but were rooted in justice.  

- Ruth – A Moabite from a town whose name literally means “incest.” She had every reason to be an outcast, yet she became the great-grandmother of King David.  

- Rahab– A prostitute, but also a woman with access to vital information. She was strategically placed on the city wall, where she could save her family and help change the course of Israel’s history.  

- Bathsheba – A woman whose story began in scandal but whose son, Solomon, became one of the greatest kings in history.  

-  Mary – A young girl chosen to carry the Son of God Himself.  

One thing that stands out about these women is their wisdom, strategy, and resilience—even in situations where they could have been totally powerless. They were not just passive participants in their stories; they were intentional, bold, and discerning.

Tamar knew she had been wronged and didn’t just accept her fate. She took Judah’s rod and signet ring—symbols of identity, commerce, and authority. She made sure she had proof, not just for herself, but to demand justice when the time came.

Rahab wasn’t just a prostitute; she was a woman who understood information and positioning. She lived in the city wall, a prime location for knowing who came and went. She had access to intelligence that even the King of Jericho relied on. She also had a house large enough to hide spies, which tells us she wasn’t poor—she had built a life for herself. And she knew when to align herself with the winning side.

Bathsheba could have faded into obscurity after her scandal, but she didn’t. She navigated the politics of the palace and ensured her son, Solomon, would become king. She understood the power of influence and how to use it wisely.

Ruth made a bold, high-stakes move when she told Boaz, “Spread the corner of your garment over me.” That was a direct proposal. Anything could have happened—rejection, scandal—but she took the risk. And what’s even more interesting? She didn’t have to marry Boaz, do you getttt??. She could have gone after a younger, wealthier man, but she chose legacy over short lived  security.

Mary carried a burden no one else could have understood. I can imagine the  ridicule, judgment, whispers—cuz how do you explain that you’re pregnant by the Holy Spirit? Who would believe her? And yet, she carried herself with strength and wisdom, navigating the challenges that came with being the mother of Jesus.

Each of these women had something in common: their stories weren’t clean. They had pasts, labels, experiences that should have made them the least likely candidates for divine purpose.  

But God didn’t choose them despite their stories.

He chose them because of their stories.

Maybe you’re like me—sitting there, watching a video or reading something, and realizing how much of your life has been shaped by shame.  

Maybe you’ve spent years believing you’re too broken to be used. That your past disqualifies you. That the only thing God can do for you is forgive you, but never truly use you.  

Maybe you’ve been abused and hurt. Maybe you’ve made mistakes you wish you could erase. Maybe you’ve been rejected, abandoned, hurt by people who were supposed to love you. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve come to believe that your best option is to shrink back in your shell and just exist—grateful for grace, but never expecting more or even thinking there can be more.  

But let me tell you what Tito’s video reminded me of: God is not done with us.  

These women weren’t just saved from destruction—they were brought into purpose.  

- Tamar ensured the lineage of Judah continued.  

- Ruth stepped into destiny, becoming part of the royal bloodline.  

- Rahab wasn’t just rescued; she was placed in the family of faith.  

- Bathsheba wasn’t discarded; she raised a king.  

- Mary wasn’t just chosen—she carried the greatest promise the world has ever known.  

God didn’t just fix their brokenness. He used it.  

And He will do the same for you.  

Tito said something powerful: These women weren’t chasing money or influence. Their goal was their purpose. Their goal was to carry Jesus or carry those who would birth Jesus. 

Let that sink in.  

You were not saved just to exist. You were saved to build, to nurture, to create, to lead, to finance the kingdom, to carry destiny.  

There are a lot of people waiting for you to step into your calling. There are lives tied to your obedience. There are movements waiting to be birthed through you.  

So enough with the shame. Enough with replaying the past. Enough with believing the lie that you’ll never be more than what happened to you? Or you’ll never be more than your past

Remember our story isn’t over. Our past doesn’t disqualify us . Our mistakes don’t strip us of wisdom. And just like these women, we  are called to be strategic, discerning, and bold.

It’s time to carry Jesus!!!!

Are you ready?