Some ramblings about what it means to be a "mother" and perhaps what God has in mind for a "mother" to be...

Quite often, after thinking of our own, the most predominant mother thought of by many Christians is Jesus' mother, Mary. I was thinking about what sort of example she was for us, and although we don't actually know a ton about her, a few characteristics come to mind: Obedience: she was obedient in her calling by God, to be the mother of Jesus. Trust: she certainly did trust in whatever God called her to do, she was a servant. Patience: I don't recall that she even questioned how God would settle the heart of her soon to be husband, she just trusted that God would handle it in His time. Supportive of Family: even while pregnant she was visiting Elizabeth as she was pregnant after being "called barren." And certainly Mary was reverent and freely reflected Praise to her heavenly Father, as in Luke 46-55, she gives all the glory to God. And it is interesting to me that after being told she would bring forth the savior of the world--a pretty intimidating task, she trusted God enough to go on with a "normal" life and have more children. How many of us can say we wouldn't have completely freaked out and only focused on Jesus, when that was never actually what God called her to do? I am quite impressed that she didn't get all bogged down in the enormity of what God had placed on her, instead, she just  L I V E D. I can admit I often allow myself to get bogged down...

Considering that as a church, we are in a position of wife to Christ...and eventually "parents" of a new heaven and new earth...I wondered if the characteristics of a good mother--what we practice as physical beings, is transferrable to our position as a church, as the bride of Christ? I wonder if Christ's church is Obedient--Are we reaching others for Christ?  And do we truly Trust God--Are we living in a way that reflects complete trust in God's Word and His prophecy?  Are we Patient--As we wait on the Lord?  Can we even say that we are Supportive of family--Both within our Church body and in our God given homes?  And are we truly Reverent--How truly heartfelt is our Praise?

God has given us many examples of mothering, of our position in His plan as the body of Christ...I am reminded this Mother's Day that my duty as a mother, in raising Godly children for the Lord, is a wonderful gift and blessing...and responsibility. Of all the ways God could have sent His son, he chose to send Him, by way of an earthly mother...that's pretty cool. Just my thoughts.

Wishing you a truly beautiful and family filled Mother's Day!!

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