IYAR
7
Motherhood
“The Lord appeared from of
old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.”
(Jer 31:3 AMPC)
The second
Sunday in May, a day that usually occurs during the month of Iyar, has been set aside, here in the
United States, as Mother’s Day, a tradition that began in the early 20th
century. Many nations throughout the
international community have also established one day in the year to honor and
esteem all mothers, and while this is good and noteworthy, do we really understand what the love of a
mother is all about? Nevertheless, a
mother’s love is probably the best
example of the heart of our Father that there is, a heart that is filled with
unconditional love, a love beyond measurement.
Motherhood’ is a position from which there is no retirement. From the moment her child enters her world, be it through childbirth, or through the process of foster care, or adoption, a mother’s job is 24/7. Even after her offspring have left the nest, her job is still in existence, though the ‘job description’ has now been altered. The love of a nurturing mother is to be an everlasting love; that is how Elohim designed it. No matter what children do, no matter how many mistakes they make, no matter how many times they mess up, mommas will always welcome them with loving arms and make it better, wipe away all the tears, and tell them that everything will be all right. That too, is part of their job description, and is part of training children “in the instruction and admonition of the Master.” (Eph 6:4).
Some of you may not have been blessed with receiving the type of mother’s love that Abba Father desired for you to have. It is possible that your own mother never experienced this type of love for herself; she was merely revealing to you what she herself knew. However, we, as children of the living, eternal Elohim, are still called to honor and respect our mothers; in so doing, “all will be well with us and we will live long on the earth” (Eph 6:2-3). No gift to our mothers can ever equal their gift to us—LIFE. Because of this life we have, we can now be thankful that we have an Abba Father that we can turn to, and who loves us unconditionally. He is always drawing us closer to Him, and continues in His faithfulness towards us. Again and again, He proves to us that His Word is true, and that He will never leave us, nor forsake us (Heb 13:5).
Mothers, those both natural and spiritual, I choose to honor you, and I thank you. You raised your children the best that you knew how, and I pray that you can join me in saying, “my children turned out well, in spite of me”. Mother’s Day is all about YOU, mothers, and the celebration of life …
“Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her...” (Pro
31:28
“ALL your children will be taught by Adonai; your children will have great peace.” (Isa 54:13 CJB, emphasis mine)
In memory of my own mother, Agnete
Abel, who left this world behind on November 15, 2009. Your smile was always bright, Mom.
©2022
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