A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith, be it unto thee even as thy wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. (Matthew 15:28)
In the passage above, the Canaanite woman was considered by the Jews as an outsider. Baal had been the god of her fathers and her land had been conquered and occupied by the Jews years ago. As a woman, her background presented difficulties for her when she approached Jesus for help. She was a mother in desperate need. Her motherly instincts led her to seek Jesus for her child. Although the disciples wanted Jesus to send her away, Jesus was so impressed by her faith, he healed her daughter of the unclean spirit that had possessed her.
On Sunday, May 8th, our nation will celebrate Mother's Day. As Christians, many of us are exceptionally fortunate to have had Mother's who were strong in faith and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. In some cases your Mothers have passed on to eternal life with Jesus. For you, Mother's Day will be difficult. And to those whose Mothers have passed on, I pray that you will cherish the faith, love, and goodness that your Mothers gave you. Remember to honor their memories. If your Mother is living, take time to show her that you appreciate what she has done for you. If she introduced you to Jesus, thank her over and over again.
On Mother's Day, let us all render a loving "TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS!
