Deuteronomy 31:30-32:14
Romans 14:13-23
Luke 8:40-56
Evening: Psalm 49:1-20
The psalmist writes of God: Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. (Ps 96:7)
As Mother's Dy approaches, I commend all the scriptures today to you - read them and see if they don't reveal God's perfect parental character as Protector and Provider, Guide, Healer and Savior.
Deuteronomy - God, as faithful, honest and true, a teacher among teachers, who sets boundaries for his children, and stands guard over them. Who "walks upright", modeling righteous and holy behavior before the family. Who disciplines the children consistently. Like a mother who provides a nest and food, and raises the family above the evil and dangers of the world, with care and love and action. And gives them perspective over the world from above.
In Luke we meet Jesus, the healer - reflecting compassion and care for women and children with a touch and with attention. A parent who makes you feel like you're the only one in the room. Band aids and salve, and love, with a primary concern for the heart and soul of the children. Who encourages and yet walks through pain and doubt and fosters patience in the weak in faith. A parent who is safe and calms all fears.
In Romans, Paul reminds us that Godly parents rely on the Holy Spirit, and serve Christ alone. The call to live in peace and unity is centered on Christ alone, not a parent's control or a child's demands. Family boundaries, traditions, rules, discipline and freedoms are worked out in the grace offered in Christ. 7For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18The one who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and has human approval. 19Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Thanks to God I have a model for being a Godly mother and grandmother, wife and child. Happy Mother's Day to all of you.
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