Yesterday was Mother's day. This is the day where we celebrate the day of the most influential woman in our lives, OUR MOTHERS!
In a family, the father is the head of the household, while the mother is the heart of the home. I just wanted to share some of the most popular or well known mothers in the Bible. And how these women affects the lives of their children. Let me put it in three category:
Mother's life
Rebekah- I think most of us knew who Rebekah is. She is Isaac's wife, Jacobs and Esau's mother. And I think we all know how she deceived her husband just so her favorite son Jacob can have a blessing. Although it was already prophesied that Jacob will be great, but Rebekah became impatient and she went too far to secure the blessings. When Isaac was getting ready to bless Esau, Rebekak dressed Jacob like Esau. What an example a mother can show to her son. An example of deceitfulness. And because of that bad example, Jacob has to flee and wasn't even able to see her mother until she dies. How sad. Rebekah is a woman of a bad example.
But on the other hand , we see Moses mother. When Pharaoh ordered to kill all the little boy . Moses mother hid him , she made a basket and sealed it so that the won't drown. What a picture of a Godly example.
Mother's Lips
Herodias was a a bad example to her daughter. When King Herod celebrated his birthday , Herodias daughter danced and it pleased him and he told her that she could ask whatever she wants and he will give it to her. Her mom told her to tell the king that she wants to have John the Baptist's head on the platter.
Then here is John's mother, Elizabeth. Elizabeth was a righteous and Godly woman . And she dedicated her son the work of God. John was a different man, separated his life from the world. Elizabeth was total opposite person of Herodias!
Mother's Love
A mother will have a desire to share the faith to her children. Her love for her children can be revealed through her prayers and medication. Just like the woman in Mark 7:26 . She continued to plead and prayed until her daughter received healing.
I know my mother prays for me all the time. I know that she's been praying for my safety and good health, and also that I continue to live a godly life.
How about you? What kind of mother are you ? Are you like Rebekah that shows a bad example to her son or are you like Moses' mother? What are you teaching your children ? Are you teaching them by showing a godly life, or giving them example through our lips?
I don't have a child yet, and I am longing to have one. And I have been asking God to bless me even with just one child. And just like Hannah ( I Samuel 1:27-28 ) . I know that one day at His time He will bless me. And oh , what a glorious day would that be.
