Mother
Not everyone has a mother who lives up to the sentiments on Mother's Day
cards. But whatever complaints or kudos we may have for our mothers, God
honors mothers for the crucial role they play. Just becoming a mother
is a blessing from God. Many of the famous mothers of the Bible did not
conceive easily, but their legacy continued through the lives of their
children. Eve was called the "mother of all the living" (Genesis
3:20). Women like Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Leah, Hannah, Ruth and Mary
are examples of honored mothers. Deborah's was called "a mother in
Israel" (Judges 5:7) because she nurtured and guided an entire nation.
God
forms us in our mothers' wombs.
Psalm 71:6; 139:13
Ecclesiastes 11:5
Luke 1:29-45
We receive God's blessings when we honor our parents.
Exodus 20:12
Proverbs 23:22
Matthew 19:19
Ephesians 6:2
Mothers are to be caregivers and comforters, but God is the ultimate
one who cares and comforts us, even if our mothers do not.
Judges 5:7
Psalm 27:10
Proverbs 1:8
Isaiah 49:15; 66:13
1 Thessalonians 2:7
Our love for God takes precedence over our love for, and responsibility
to, our mothers.
Matthew 10:37; 12:46-50
Luke 14:26
The phrase "Like mother, like daughter" reminds us that
mothers are a source for both good and evil. One king (see Asa) had to
remove his own grandmother from the throne to stop her corrupt influence.
Not even a mother should pull rank to promote disobedience to God.
1 Kings 5:13
2 Kings 9:22; 11:1
Ezekiel 16:44-45
When we marry, our primary relational commitment is transferred
from our mother to our spouse.
Matthew 19:5
Mark 10:7
Ephesians 5:31
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