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This Week’s Devotional Topic
MOTHER’S DAY
God gives us several responsibilities when it comes to our Mother.
Love – the greatest is Love, if your mother is a Christian, then love her as your mother AND as your sister in the Lord. If she is not yet saved, then remember God’s command to love everyone, even our enemies.
Honor your mother for the position she has been given. It is God Who blesses a woman with a child. The life He creates is a gift from God, an honor that He bestows on a woman.
Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb His reward.
We have the privilege to honor our Mothers and that is commanded and promoted as a good thing…
Ephesians 6:2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
Respect your mother.
Leviticus 19:3; 20:9 “Each of you must show great respect for your mother and father…”
In addition, if your mother is older, then you must respect your elder.
Leviticus 19:32 “Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged.”
Praise your mother.
Proverbs 31:28-31 Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the LORD will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.
Forgive your mother.
Ephesians 4:29-32 Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, He has identified you as His own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Remember, remember things about your mother. If she is no longer around, then pray that God will help you to remember the things she taught you. That you would remember and apply those things that will help you be more like Christ. If your mother is still living, then communicate with her about things you remember. Look for opportunities to bless her with compliments regarding something you learned from her.
Some noteworthy Mothers in scripture include:
Eve: the first woman, first wife and the first mother. She was beguiled by Satan to disobey God. That event has served as a reminder, a warning for us to flee temptation.
Elizabeth: we find the short but important story about Elizabeth in the first chapter of Luke. She had never had a child and was long past child-bearing years. By the grace of God, she bore a son. John the Baptist, the prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Mary of Nazareth: the mother of Jesus is found in all four gospels. Among other godly traits, we see her as obedient and a woman of faith.
Heavenly Father we pray a special blessing this and every day for the women put in the position as mothers. And not just those who have carried a child in their womb but ALL women who are serving in the role as “Mother”. Continue to meet all their needs according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. And give them wisdom they need, a discerning spirit and strength to do good so that others may see their good deeds and glorify God.
This week’s Scripture:
Psalm 127:3; Ephesians 6:2; Leviticus 19:32; Leviticus 19:3, 32; 20:9; Ephesians 4:29-32 and Proverbs 31:28-31
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