Mother's God's Gift

A mother is the Bible’s most honored woman. The word “mother” or “mother’s” appears in the Word of God, 356 times and mother-in-law appears 11 times. A mother’s influence is stressed in Ezekiel 16:44 “As is the mother is, so is the daughter.”

Despite the cultural differences and passage of time, the principles that the mothers of the Bible set continue to be meaningful today. The stories are a rich tapestry of life, love, labor, and loyalty. Today’s mother need the timeless wisdom found in the Bible.  In our society mother’s take on many roles. The mother of our day is the soccer mom, the financial planner, a wife friend and lover. She has the ability to navigate through an array of issues that only a mother would understand. The Bible is filled with stories of Mother’s, stories of faith, inspiration and strength. Let’s take a moment and look at a few Mothers of the Bible.

Eve - Probably the most famous mother of all is sometimes seen as the woman that got tricked by a serpent. But there are things that the today’s mother can learn from her. In our society a mother might be in charge of financial matters. Today’s mother can learn the importance of being aware of the enemy. She should always be alert for her children’s safety as well as own.

A mother should never doubt or question God’s character or His Word. She must be discerning and filter life’s challenges through the Scriptures. Satan is always standing ready to overwhelm her. Satan came to Eve when she was alone and vulnerable; From Eve a mother can learn the importance of Church fellowship and the importance of keeping godly women close for support. Proverbs speaks of the mother’s wisdom “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”

Mary – Mary watched her Son die on the cross, a pain so intense I am sure she felt as though the nails were piercing her heart as surely as they were piercing Christ’s hands and feet. Mary grieved, but she kept on living. Mary stands as an example of faith, strength and love for Mothers today. Perhaps you’re a mother who has lost a child. Maybe you’re the mother that is waiting for that phone call from that prodigal child who left months ago. No matter your situation you have the promises of Christ. Promises of love and guidance. Paul writes, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Zarephath Widow – A widow of Zarephath struggled every day as many mothers do. Economic hardship keeps many moms stressed and worried about keeping food on the table as well as dealing with family issues. The widow in Zarephath was asked by God to take the little bit that she had and give it to someone else. (1 Kings Chapter 17) She trusted God and was blessed for her faith. I close today with a prayer for each mother.

Father,

We thank you for our mothers and it is our prayer that you would send your Holy Spirit to love each one with your love. Lord our mothers have comforted us, protected us and given their unconditional love to us. We lift our prayer to you and ask that you would provide each mother her individual needs and bless her in a mighty way as they have blessed us and we pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.