Mother’s, A Great gift from God
God’s free Gift
Deserving of Respect
Our Protectors in Innocence
Teacher’s of God to their Children
Let me start by wishing the mother’s a very “Happy Mother’s Day.”
How Moms Were Made
By the time the Lord made mothers, he was into the sixth day working overtime. An Angel appeared and said "why are you spending so much time on this one?" And the Lord answered and said, "have you read the spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; have 200 moveable parts, all replacable; run on black coffee and leftovers; have a lap that can hold three children at one time and that disappears when she stands up; have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart; and have six pairs of hands."
The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one. "Six pairs of hands! No Way!" said the Angel. The Lord replied, "Oh, it’s not the hands that are the problem. It’s the three pairs of eyes that mothers must have!" "And that’s on the standard model?" the Angel asked. The Lord nodded in agreement, "Yep, one pair of eyes are to see through the closed door as she asks the children what they are doing even though she already knows. Another pair in the back of the head, are to see what she needs to know even though no one thinks she can. And the third pair are here in the front of her head. They are for looking at an errant child and saying that she understands and loves him or her without even saying a single word."
The Angel tried to stop the Lord. "This is too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish." "But I can’t!" The Lord protested, "I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can feed a family of six on a pound of hamburger and can get a nine year old to stand in the shower."
The Angel moved closer and touched the woman, "But you have made her so soft, Lord." "She is soft," the Lord agreed,"but I have also made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."
"Will she be able to think?" Asked the Angel. The Lord replied, "Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and negotiate."
The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the woman’s cheek. "Oops, it looks like you have a leak with this model. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one." "That’s not a leak." the Lord objected. "That’s a tear!" "What’s the tear for?" asked the Angel. The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her disappointment, her pain, her lonliness, her grief, and her pride."
The Angel was impressed. "You are a genious, Lord. You thought of everything for this one. You even created the tear!" The Lord looked at the Angel and smiled and said, "I’m afraid you are wrong again, my friend. I created the woman, but she created the tear!"
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When we think back on our lives, we always think back to our mothers and the great things that they have done for us. They start by carrying us for nine months—possibly the longest term of bonding many of us will ever enjoy. They bare you through the pain and discomfort that accompany you through pregnancy—than nurse you, care for you, clean your nose, put on your diapers and later clothes, nourish you, place you in warm clothing and all the while love you. I think the selfless love of a mother is a close example of God’s “Agape” love for you and I. A love that places others, sometimes multiples of others above ourselves—and it is something that servants of Christ may learn from. Today we will look at some places in which God gives us clear direction from his word into his intended role of godly Christian mothers.
God’s Gift
God created the world in Genesis, then created man(Adam) and man names all the beasts of the field that God created. God then saw that man needed something to complete him, so he placed him in a deep sleep and created women from the rib of man. This was so that we would cling to one another as flesh of my flesh—becoming one.
Genesis 3
20The man named his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all living.
Each one of us are descendents of Adam and Eve, she was the mother of all people and races. I personally take comfort in this fact because if it were as the scientist claim, I would be looking to the animal kingdom for my ancestor—in the ape family.
No, we are wonderfully made, in the image of our God and Father, starting with the first mother given of God—Eve.
I thank God for this glorious gift that has been given to each of us. After God created our mother’s he also instructed us on how they should be treated.
Deserving of Respect
In this world it seems that people give respect or expect respect for various reasons. We might expect respect for our attained knowledge (which actually begins with our mother), our looks (which begins with our mothers), our abilities (which begin with our mothers), and our positions in life (again which begins with our mothers).
My dear wonderful sister Shirley told us of her daughter Marley’s graduation from a correctional officer academy and the blessing she received from being told of the activities of that ceremony. Mattio, Shirley’s grandson, went and pinned the badge on his mom during the ceremony which was a blessing to his mom and her mom alike. This chain of event’s, to some may have started a few weeks ago at the beginning of the academy. In reality, this chain of event’s was set in motion many years ago by the carrying, caring, nurturing, and teachings of my wonderful sister—her mother.
Let’s examine some of the varied scriptural context to hear and understand God’s perspective on Godly mothers.
Exodus 20:12-17
12 "Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you. R64 13 "Do not commit murder. R65 14 "Do not commit adultery. R66 15 "Do not steal. R67 16 "Do not accuse anyone falsely. R68 17 "Do not desire another man’s house; do not desire his wife, his slaves, his cattle, his donkeys, or anything else that he owns." R69
It does not amaze me that the respect of a mother is a greater commandment than do not murder, do not commit adultery, or do not covet. If we respect our Christian mothers, we learn that these are not the way in which God has called us to walk. God gives us clear direction in and through his holy word, The Bible and our parents.
Leviticus 19:1-3
1 The Lord told Moses 2 to say to the community of Israel, "Be holy, because I, the Lord your God, am holy. R35 3 Each of you must respect your mother and your father, and must keep the Sabbath, as I have commanded. I am the Lord your God. R36
As we look at our Godly mother’s, we see a glimpse of God himself. As she serves joyfully showing the “Agape” characteristics of God’s love. This should always be deserving of our utmost respect, gratitude, and love.
Deuteronomy 5:9-16
I bring punishment on those who hate me and on their descendants down to the third and fourth generation. R28 10 But I show my love to thousands of generations F6 of those who love me and obey my laws. 11 " "Do not use my name for evil purposes, for I, the Lord your God, will punish anyone who misuses my name. R29 12 " "Observe the Sabbath and keep it holy, as I, the Lord your God, have commanded you. R30 13 You have six days in which to do your work, R31 14 but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to me. On that day no one is to work—neither you, your children, your slaves, your animals, nor the foreigners who live in your country. Your slaves must rest just as you do. 15 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and that I, the Lord your God, rescued you by my great power and strength. That is why I command you to observe the Sabbath. 16 " "Respect your father and your mother, as I, the Lord your God, command you, so that all may go well with you and so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.
Our Godly mothers teach us the proper ways of God through respect for all he has given to us from the very beginning. They bring us up in the way we should go—especially in the manner in which we respect and worship our Lord. If you are raised in a family committed and respectful of God, it is a lot harder to hang around other things as we grow, or “It’s hard to fly like an eagle, if your hanging around with the chickens.” I pray that you cherish and respect the mother of your youth, the mother who taught you the beginning of the knowledge which you possess today.
Our Protector’s in our innocence
I remember so many times that my mother would tell me not to do things because they could hurt me. Things like “don’t touch the stove”, “don’t touch the heater”, and “don’t pet the dog when he’s eating”. And although I often chose another path and quickly grew to respect her immense wisdom, I did learn to listen because of the concern in her voice for me. Mother’s spend a lot of the most important time in life protecting our valuable children. Again we see evidence in the word that this is God’s desire. They protect us in our early innocence and strive to protect us in our aged innocence.
I Kings 3
17 One of them said, "Your Majesty, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth to a baby boy at home while she was there. 18 Two days after my child was born, she also gave birth to a baby boy. Only the two of us were there in the house—no one else was present. 19 Then one night she accidentally rolled over on her baby and smothered it. 20 She got up during the night, took my son from my side while I was asleep, and carried him to her bed; then she put the dead child in my bed. 21 The next morning, when I woke up and was going to nurse my baby, I saw that it was dead. I looked at it more closely and saw that it was not my child." 22 But the other woman said, "No! The living child is mine, and the dead one is yours!" The first woman answered back, "No! The dead child is yours, and the living one is mine!" ¶ And so they argued before the king. 23 Then King Solomon said, "Each of you claims that the living child is hers and that the dead child belongs to the other one." 24 He sent for a sword, and when it was brought, 25 he said, "Cut the living child in two and give each woman half of it." 26 The real mother, her heart full of love for her son, said to the king, "Please, Your Majesty, don’t kill the child! Give it to her!" But the other woman said, "Don’t give it to either of us; go on and cut it in two." 27 Then Solomon said, "Don’t kill the child! Give it to the first woman—she is its real mother."
A mothers love and protection are so very evident in her actions.
Psalms 131:1-3
1 Lord, I have given up my pride and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters or with subjects too difficult for me. 2 Instead, I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother’s arms, so my heart is quiet within me. 3 Israel, trust in the Lord now and forever!
God promises peace and when we think of the most peaceful times in our lives it was sitting in the loving arms of our mother’s. Listening to bible stories about a love even greater than this. Not peace as the world gives it but true peace.
Proverbs 6:20-23
20 Son, do what your father tells you and never forget what your mother taught you. 21 Keep their words with you always, locked in your heart. 22 Their teaching will lead you when you travel, protect you at night, and advise you during the day. 23 Their instructions are a shining light; their correction can teach you how to live.
Proverbs 23:19-26
19 Listen, my child, be wise and give serious thought to the way you live. 20 Don’t associate with people who drink too much wine or stuff themselves with food. 21 Drunkards and gluttons will be reduced to poverty. If all you do is eat and sleep, you will soon be wearing rags. 22 Listen to your father; without him you would not exist. When your mother is old, show her your appreciation. 23 Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense—these are worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell. 24 A righteous person’s parents have good reason to be happy. You can take pride in a wise child. 25 Let your father and mother be proud of you; give your mother that happiness. 26 Pay close attention, son, and let my life be your example.
The protection that our Christian mother’s show us in our youth is something that transcends time. It is the seed that continues to grow through fruition, the seed of the word of God, which she plants in our hearts. This seed grows and blossoms throughout our lives and is a glorious testament to the true love by which it is planted. As no parent truly wishes for their child to grow up and become a failure, the best way to counter this is to bring up our child in a Godly way. Witness the protection that God intends for us.
Isa 49:15
So the Lord answers, "Can a woman forget her own baby and not love the child she bore? Even if a mother should forget her child, I will never forget you.
Isa 66:10-14
10 Rejoice with Jerusalem; be glad for her, all you that love this city! Rejoice with her now, all you that have mourned for her! 11 You will enjoy her prosperity, like a child at its mother’s breast. 12 The Lord says, "I will bring you lasting prosperity; the wealth of the nations will flow to you like a river that never goes dry. You will be like a child that is nursed by its mother, carried in her arms, and treated with love. 13 I will comfort you in Jerusalem, as a mother comforts her child. 14 When you see this happen, you will be glad; it will make you strong and healthy. Then you will know that I, the Lord, help those who obey me, and I show my anger against my enemies."
Teacher’s of God to their Children
Mother’s are given the awesome responsibility of being our first teachers and mentors. I can look at you and see that your mother took this responsibility seriously. God does expect us to take the responsibilities for teaching our youth seriously. It cannot stop when they go off to public school, because the mandates of the schools have changed. Most of the schools created in this country were to benefit the people in gaining and maintaining Godly wisdom, a charter that long ago has been abandoned. Our mother’s today face a continual challenge in ensuring that God’s word is reinforced in the home continually to offset the negatives of the public education system. Let’s examine what God feels should be taught by our Christian mothers.
Deuteronomy 11:18-22
18 So commit yourselves completely to these words of mine. Tie them to your hands as a reminder, and wear them on your forehead. 19 Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away on a journey, when you are lying down and when you are getting up again. 20 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, 21 so that as long as the sky remains above the earth, you and your children may flourish in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors. 22 "Be careful to obey all the commands I give you; show love to the LORD your God by walking in his ways and clinging to him.
1 Timothy 1
5 I remember the sincere faith you have, the kind of faith that your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice also had. I am sure that you have it also.
Titus 2:1-10
1 But as for you, promote the kind of living that reflects right teaching. 2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have strong faith and be filled with love and patience. 3 Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that is appropriate for someone serving the Lord. They must not go around speaking evil of others and must not be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good. 4 These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, 5 to live wisely and be pure, to take care of their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. 6 In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely in all they do. 7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. 8 Let your teaching be so correct that it can’t be criticized. Then those who want to argue will be ashamed because they won’t have anything bad to say about us. 9 Slaves must obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back 10 or steal, but they must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.
If the above are not evident in our communities, whom do you think will be held accountable to God. All we have talked about are awesome responsibilities, duties, and privileges of mother’s given in accordance with God’s word. It is evidence of the love of God for all mankind in the blessings he gave to us, in and through our mothers. Given by our awesome God who is in control of all things and creator of all including us.
Psalms 139:13-16
13 You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because you are to be feared; all you do is strange and wonderful. I know it with all my heart. 15 When my bones were being formed, carefully put together in my mother’s womb, when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there— 16 you saw me before I was born. The days allotted to me had all been recorded in your book, before any of them ever began.
The Meanest Mother in the World
We had the meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had a Pepsi and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat sandwiches. And you can guess our mother fixed us a dinner that was different from other kids had, too.
Mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You’d think we were convicts in a prison. She had to know who our friends were, and what we were doing with them. She insisted that if we said we would be gone for an hour, we would be gone for an hour or less.
We were ashamed to admit it, but she had the nerve to break the Child Labor Laws by making us work. We had to wash the dishes, make the beds, learn to cook, vacuum the floor, do laundry, and all sorts of cruel jobs. I think she would lie awake at night thinking of more things for us to do. She always insisted on us telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
By the time we were teenagers, she could read our minds. Then, life was really tough! Mother wouldn’t let our friends just honk the horn when they drove up. They had to come up to the door so she could meet them. While everyone else could date when they were 12 or 13, we had to wait until we were 16.
Because of our mother, we missed out on lots of things other kids experienced. None of us have ever been caught shoplifting, vandalizing other’s property, or ever arrested for any crime. It was all her fault. We never got drunk, took up smoking, stayed out all night, or a million other things, other kids did. Sundays were reserved for church, and we never missed once. We knew better than to ask to spend the night with a friend on Saturdays.
Now that we have left home, we are all God-fearing, educated, honest adults. We are doing our best to be mean parents just like Mom was. I think that’s what is wrong with the world today. It just doesn’t have enough mean moms anymore.
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Again, mother’s have a wonderful day, a glorious day in recognition of all you do for us. I thank you and praise you for a job well done.
