“Motherhood: What Really Matters”
*Luke 2:1-51
Introduction Statement: Motherhood, think about
its blessing, joys, sorrows,
challenges and triumphs. There’s no
greater ecstasy than her holding her
new born, and no greater anguish than
the broken heart a child may cause. A
mother’s love is the nearest thing on
earth to God’s love. The wisdom of
God is exhibited in motherhood. We
are not a by-product of some
impersonal biological process. We
are not made on some assembly line by
the combination of chemicals. Our
mothers nurtured us and formed an
intimate relationship with us before
we were born. She jeopardized her
life for us. The greatest lessons we
have ever learned have come from
loving, caring, sacrificing mothers
who were always available to us. A
woman’s greatest, most fulfilling and
far-reaching role is expressed in
motherhood.
-Illustration- Beatitudes of Motherhood:
Blessed is the mother who
understands her child, for she
shall inherit a kingdom of
memories.
Blessed is the mother who knows
how to comfort, for she shall
posses a child’s devotion.
Blessed is the mother who guides
by the path of righteousness,
for she shall be proud of her
offspring.
Blessed is the mother who is
never shocked, for she shall
receive confidence.
Blessed is the mother who teaches
respect, for she shall be
respected.
Blessed is the mother who
emphasizes the good and
minimizes the bad, for in
like manner the child shall
make evaluations.
Blessed is the mother who treats
her child as she would be
treated, for her home shall be
filled with happiness.
Blessed is the mother who answers
simply the startling
questions, for she shall
always be trusted.
Blessed is the mother who has
character strong enough to
withstand the thoughtless
remarks and resentments of the
growing child, for again, in
due time, she shall be honored.
MOTHERHOOD - WHAT REALLY MATTERS (the Facts)
-When God became a man, he didn’t arrive full-grown…
he came as a baby born to a woman.
-Motherhood was and is a very important role in the
plan of God to redeem mankind.
-Some mothers are carrying, raising or have raised a
missionary, evangelist, a pastor, a teacher, a
witness of God’s grace to the nations.
-When Mary was visited by the angel she could not
have known the significance in God’s plan.
-She was the “virgin” Isaiah had foretold of(Is. 7:14)
-Mother’s, you may not realize your significance in
God’s plan because society in many ways may
devalue motherhood.
-Most mothers know that God values their commitment
to mothering
-Some comments from Mother’s on Motherhood:
“I feel that what I do as a mother is very
important”
“I feel like I never finish anything”
“I feel exhausted all the time”
“I feel so out of control”
-It’s understandable why Mother’s may question
their "worth" when their work is constantly
unfinished, coming undone, or without monetary
reward.
MARY’S EXAMPLE OF MOTHERHOOD:
-Mary began her journey as a mother by carrying the
Messiah for nine month
-Let’s look at Mary’s role as a mother, and what the
Scriptures reveal, “really matters in motherhood”
I. Motherhood: What Really Matters
A. Embrace the call to motherhood (Luke
1:26-38)
1. God’s messenger visits Mary – v. 26-28
2. The angel explains God’s plan – v. 30-
33
3. Mary humbly accepts the role of
motherhood – v. 38
B. Anticipate what the role of motherhood is
and what the result could be (Luke
2:19)
1. Mary’s role … to raise a son v.7 – the
result would be a Savior v. 11
2. Mary’s role … to raise a child v.17 –
the result would be the Christ v. 11
3. How do mother’s get from “what is”
to “what will be”?
*Do what Mary did – (v. 22-40)
Accept role and Anticipate the
results
C. Mother’s must Adjust from what is
convenient to what is right (v. 40 & 52)
1. Being a mother takes courage,
responsibility, loyalty, hard work,
patience and consistency all held
together by LOVE.
2. Mary created an environment (through
mothering) for Jesus to grow (v. 80)
a.) Mentally (wisdom)
b.) Physically (stature)
c.) Spiritually (favor with God)
d.) Socially (favor with people)
D. Mother’s shouldn’t Assume their child will
do what is right without guidance
(v.43-46)
1. Give your child room to roam, but
don’t let him roam away
2. Teach your child, nurture them, be an
example to them
II. Motherhood: It Really Matters (Final Exhortation
to Mom’s)
A. God will bless you when you accept His
call to motherhood
B. God will strengthen your faith when you
anticipate His result in your child
C. God will build your character when you
adjust to His standard of mothering
D. God will guide your life when a mother
assumes responsibility to guide her
child
