Behold Your Mother

A very good morning to you! It is Monday morning, the 9th of May 2022, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.

If we go straight to Matthew 27 and I am reading from verse 55:

“And many women who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him, were there looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.”

And then we go straight to John 19 and I am reading from verse 26:

“When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.”

We must never ever take our mothers for granted. We have just celebrated Mother’s Day... Never forget that Father God chose a woman to nurture, grow up, teach and to protect His only Son Jesus, when He came down from Heaven to Earth, in the form of a defenceless baby. He could have come amongst us as a mighty warrior, just as He will do the second time He comes, which could be any moment now - I can’t wait!

You know, I would give a million dollars to be able to sit down and have a cup of tea with my mom, that old Scottish lassie. Oh, I really am looking forward to seeing her in Heaven. I want to say to the young men and women, don’t waste valuable opportunities to be close to your mom. She won’t be with you forever. Give her a phone call, tell her you love her because she is the one who is responsible for bringing you up.

John Wesley the great revivalist said that his mother, Susannah, taught him more about God than all the great theologians of his time. Listen to mom. Remember, she has been there before and she will give you good, godly advice.

Jesus bless you and have a lovely day!
Goodbye.