Luke 2:46-51
Treasures Of A Mother’s Heart
Today is the day in our country that we celebrate as Mother’s Day
Much like Thanksgiving, we should be thankful and appreciative of our Mother’s everyday
Mothers, here are some Mother’s Day cards that you probably don’t want to receive today…
Treasures Of A Mother’s Heart
God knew what He was doing when He created women to be mothers
Our mothers are certainly special to all of us
We too are special to our Mothers!They certainly treasure their children and the time spent with them!
Treasures Of A Mother’s Heart
Certainly a mother treasures the childhood of her children
Our mothers cherish the memories of our childhood
That’s why moms keep pictures, videos, drawings, paintings, art, gifts, and other memories
Treasures Childhood
One such mother who treasured her son’s childhood was Mary, mother of Jesus
Luke 2:19, 51 (ESV) Although she was the earthly mother of Jesus, Mary was still no different than any mother
Treasures Childhood
Children are a heritage from the Lord (Ps. 127:3)
Think of how much a child meant to women such as Rachel and Hannah
While some saw children as a nuisance, Jesus saw them as precious (Matt. 19:13-15)
Treasures Childhood
Notice the Bible describes a woman with children as “joyful” (Ps. 113:9)
That may be the opposite of what some of our mothers are at times
Perhaps that’s because we as fathers need to be a better help to our mothers
Treasures Childhood
Mothers also treasure the future of their children
That’s why mothers are willing to do any and everything to ensure their children have a bright future
For an example, look no further than the mother of James and John (Matt. 20:20-28)
Treasures Future
All she wanted was to see her two boys succeed
“A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother” (Prov. 10:1)
“Let your father and your mother be glad, and let her who bore you rejoice” (Prov. 23:25)
Treasures Future
Ephesians 6:2 tells us that to honor our father and mother is the first commandment with promise
“…that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you” (Deut. 5:16)
Treasures Future
Mothers have always given us a good example of training up children
The Bible is littered with great examples of this
Hannah stands out as one who promised her son to the Lord (I Sam. 1:11)
Treasures Spiritual Training
“The words of King Lemuel, the utterance which his mother taught him” (Prov. 31:1)
“when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also” (II Tim. 1:5)
Treasures Spiritual Training
“My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother” (Prov. 1:8)
Titus 2:3-5 – The older women teach the younger women
Mothers take very seriously the spiritual upbringing of their children
Treasures Spiritual Training