Jesus Has a Heart for Women

He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’” — Mark 5:34 (NIV)

This verse reveals something deeply powerful about Jesus: He doesn’t just perform miracles—He restores identity, speaks dignity, and draws near to those who are often overlooked. In this moment, He speaks directly to a woman who had suffered for twelve long years, not just physically but socially and emotionally. His response is tender, personal, and affirming.

This woman, who had been ostracized and likely deemed untouchable, reached out in desperation just to brush the edge of Jesus’ garment. And Jesus noticed. He stopped in the middle of a crowd to make space for her—not to embarrass her, but to honor her. He called her “Daughter,” a term of endearment and belonging. In a culture that often silenced or marginalized women, Jesus called her out in love, not condemnation.

This wasn’t just a healing—it was a restoration of her identity.

This theme of Jesus’ heart for women continues to the end of His earthly life. As He hung on the cross, when most of His male disciples had fled in fear, it was the women who stayed. “Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph, and Salome.” (Mark 15:40) They didn’t leave His side. They witnessed the suffering, the sacrifice, and the silence of that moment. And Jesus saw them there too. He entrusted His mother Mary to John’s care (John 19:26-27) with the same kind of tenderness we see in Mark 5. Even in His final moments, Jesus showed His care and concern for women.

From the woman with the issue of blood to the women at the cross and the tomb, Jesus consistently showed that women are seen, valued, and vital in the story of God.

Maybe you’ve felt like the woman in Mark 5—unnoticed, unworthy, or weary. Or maybe you’ve felt like your faith has gone unrecognized. The truth remains: Jesus sees you. He hears you. He calls you Daughter.

And like the women at the cross, you are invited to remain close—even in difficult moments. You are not sidelined in the Kingdom of God; you are central to it. The same Jesus who paused in the crowd to restore one woman and who died and rose with women by His side is still speaking today. He is still healing, still calling, still restoring.

By Bantu Bungane