Mothers Are Important!

May 11, 2025

It is interesting how events in the Bible have more than one application or meaning. For example, did you know that Christmas and Mother's Day have something in common? That's right; the virgin birth is so much more than a Christmas story. It is a picture of how Christ will draw near to you. As a mom, you are bringing a child into the world and striving to raise that child in a God-fearing manner. Jesus understands. Just imagine yourself in the story found in Luke 1. God comes to you and says, “I have a special task for you. A child. A special child whom I want to entrust to you. Are you willing to raise this child?” You stammer, take a breath. “This sounds scary.” “Don’t worry. I’ll be there with you.” This child is special to me. He will be a great child.” You shake your head. “Such an awesome responsibility. I don’t know if I can do it.” “Nothing is impossible with me.” You smile. “I am your servant. I’ll do it.” Do we think only one child received God’s special attention? Sure, only one was his Beloved Son, and an angel sent out those special birth announcements, accompanied by an angelic choir singing “Happy Birthday.” Of course, God pulled out all the stops for Jesus’ birth. But children aren’t randomly born to parents. God orchestrates the right children to be born to the right parents. Being the mom (or grandmother) that God wants you to be starts with the understanding of how important your job is in God’s eyes. He entrusts you with one of his children. He chose you out of all the moms in the world for this one child (or children). Remember, you, too, are highly favored by God Himself to receive such a special gift. What you do with this gift is your choice. Being a mother is, without a doubt, the most important job in the world. PERIOD. Society may belittle you. Your husband may not understand you or all that you go through each day. Your kids may drive you nuts and take you for granted. You have an endless, thankless, 24/7, nonstop task. Rest assured, God knows and understands. Thank you, mothers and grandmothers, for all you do. You might not realize it, but you are shaping the world, one child at a time!

Be blessed and be a blessing . . . Bro. Andy