Since I am writing this post on Mother’s Day, albeit kind of
late in the evening, I think it’s befitting that I devote it to the
mothers out there. It amazes me that God through His wisdom made women capable
of conceiving and sustaining life in their womb. And I believe that during
those nine months or so that a special bond develops between a mother and her
child.
In the Old Testament, we find a biblical account of a woman by the name of Hannah who was born barren. In those days, it was a reproach for a woman to be incapable of bearing children. Anyway, this woman prayed to God about her problem and this is the vow she made to Him: “If you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life” (1 Samuel 1:11, NIV).
Those of us familiar with the story know that God did open Hannah’s womb and bless her with a son whom she named Samuel, and at an early age she gave him to the Lord to serve Him all the days of his life. She actually took little Samuel to the house of God and committed him to the care of a prophet there so the child could grow up at the house of the Lord!
OK, let’s get this straight. God miraculously blessed Hannah with a son and she in turn gave Him back to the Lord. I submit to you that this God-fearing mother’s action had serious bearing on the fact that Samuel faithfully served God all the days of his life.
As Christian parents, God has called us to nurture our children in the ways of the Lord so they can be vessels committed to serving Him. Mothers play such a powerful role in this process because of the special relationship that exists between a mother and her child. In fact, in many homes, mothers choose not to work outside the home so they can fully devote themselves to the role of motherhood.
Motherhood is not an easy job. In fact, it is becoming increasingly more challenging. Single parenting by way of divorce, tens of thousands of dads doing extended duties in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a morally degrading society are a few of the reasons that motherhood has become increasingly challenging.
But mothers, be encouraged. As God did for Hannah, He will honor your faithfulness. And remember that His strength is made perfect in your weakness. Last but not least, behind the remarkable life of Samuel was a remarkable mother; similarly, behind the remarkable lives of many servants of God and achievers in the world today are remarkable women who commit themselves to faithful motherhood. For that we say to you this Mother’s Day and every day, thank you and blessings from God our Father.
Copyright ©2012 by Frank King. All rights reserved.
In the Old Testament, we find a biblical account of a woman by the name of Hannah who was born barren. In those days, it was a reproach for a woman to be incapable of bearing children. Anyway, this woman prayed to God about her problem and this is the vow she made to Him: “If you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life” (1 Samuel 1:11, NIV).
Those of us familiar with the story know that God did open Hannah’s womb and bless her with a son whom she named Samuel, and at an early age she gave him to the Lord to serve Him all the days of his life. She actually took little Samuel to the house of God and committed him to the care of a prophet there so the child could grow up at the house of the Lord!
OK, let’s get this straight. God miraculously blessed Hannah with a son and she in turn gave Him back to the Lord. I submit to you that this God-fearing mother’s action had serious bearing on the fact that Samuel faithfully served God all the days of his life.
As Christian parents, God has called us to nurture our children in the ways of the Lord so they can be vessels committed to serving Him. Mothers play such a powerful role in this process because of the special relationship that exists between a mother and her child. In fact, in many homes, mothers choose not to work outside the home so they can fully devote themselves to the role of motherhood.
Motherhood is not an easy job. In fact, it is becoming increasingly more challenging. Single parenting by way of divorce, tens of thousands of dads doing extended duties in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a morally degrading society are a few of the reasons that motherhood has become increasingly challenging.
But mothers, be encouraged. As God did for Hannah, He will honor your faithfulness. And remember that His strength is made perfect in your weakness. Last but not least, behind the remarkable life of Samuel was a remarkable mother; similarly, behind the remarkable lives of many servants of God and achievers in the world today are remarkable women who commit themselves to faithful motherhood. For that we say to you this Mother’s Day and every day, thank you and blessings from God our Father.
Copyright ©2012 by Frank King. All rights reserved.
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