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Happy Mother's Day

John 19:26-27, NKJV

26 When Jesus, therefore, saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.

Selah:  to pause, to reflect

What day is today?  Today is Mother’s Day!  I want to give a Mother’s Day shout out to my beautiful mother, aka, “Sweet Ruthie” She is a precious GEM, a one of kind.

Jesus is our first example of how we are to love our mother.  Jesus, from the cross, sees His mother Mary in grief, says to His beloved disciple John, “Behold thy mother”. I have heard several teachings that say Jesus was making sure that His mother would be provided for after He is gone. There were other children born to Mary and I question why Jesus did not entrust the care of His mother to His siblings? To me, it was a “Selah moment”.  It’s probably just me pondering over this question.  A question, I believe, will be answered when I get to glory, but I believe Jesus knew the heart of John and that John loved Him.

If from the cross Jesus reached out to His beloved disciple and friend to ensure the lively hood of His mother, how can we, who are present with our mother do less?  We are to love and cherish our mother just as Jesus did. It is ok to call mom and wish her a Happy Mother’s Day, but even better is to spend time with her, if possible.  Make her Mother’s Day special.  In fact, make everyday special.  You only
get one mother.  She may not be perfect, but she is the one God gave you, whether you were born under her heart or in her heart. Bring her flowers and a gift, if possible. My mother loves having a new outfit to wear when we taker her out. I enjoy the smile it brings. Don't give mom what you like, give her what she likes, even if it is as simple as a card.  My mother often said to me and my siblings,”Give me flowers while I yet live so I can see the beauty they bring”. 

Jesus, help us to be the Son or daughter to whom you would entrust your mother ~ Selah  

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