The Mother of Jesus

Tomorrow is Mothers' Day.

Tyler's book desribes the birth and childhood of Jesus. One of the things we know about Mary is that she was faithful to God in all things (at least all things that are reported in Scripture.) She was willing to face misunderstanding, wrongly induced shame and ridicule when she agreed willingly to submit to her role as being the mother of a child conceived by the Holy Spirit. She was faithful, knowing that her husband may not understand and that he might put her away. Fortunately, Joseph was a man of faith also. True, it did take visits from heavenly messengers to convince both of them, but they did submit to the will of God regardless of what those around them would think.

Mary was delighted, I think, at the birth of her first-born son. She watched as he was subject to her and Joseph in all things. She saw him display his great wisdom and knowledge, actually the wisdom of all the ages, while he talked with the religious leaders in the temple when he was twelve years old. Through her life, she pondered all of these things in her heart.

She was present and spoke to him right before he performed his first miracle at the wedding in Cana of Galilee. She watched his ministry, heard of his teachings, heard reports of the rise of his popularity, and then the sad reports of the decline of his popularity.

She was even with him at the time of his crucifixion. When others rejoiced at His Resurrection, who had more memories for rejoicing than did Mary?

Mary shows the heart of a good mother who supports her son through thick and thin. We thank God for all the godly mothers He has placed in our lives.

What insights and thoughts do you have concerning the Mother of Jesus? Post your comments under the entry, "Week 3 Posts."