The Heart of a Mother

…to protect

Exodus 1:17–21 ESV

17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families.

Your instincts to protect your children are right and they serve you well

…to share her wisdom

Proverbs 31:1 ESV

1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:

Advice on:

chasing women- it will drain your strength

dangers of alcohol abuse- it will dull your God-given mind and you’ll pervert justice

choice of friends

entertainment

financial priorities

thrill-seeking as poor stewardship

social justice = righteous ruling. defend the defenseless

excellent qualities in a wife- she is trustworthy, reliable ally, resourceful, industrious, shrewd, physically fit, diligent, generous, prepared, exquisite, entrepreneurial, confident, wise, managerial, blessed by her family, exhibits fear of the Lord

…to share her heart

extends her motherhood to love the motherless

Rufus’ mother was a mother to Apostle Paul Rom 16:13

Jesus mother- Jn 19:26-27

sees to the provision of John for Mary, and Mary for John

Spiritual mothers

Mothers to children not their own

Jesus Comforts Mothers

Luke 7:11–17 “Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country.”

The real blessing was Jesus’ compassion

2 Corinthians 1:3–5 All praise to •God, •the Father of our •Lord Jesus Christ. God is our •merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our •troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort•• God has given us. 5 For the more we •suffer for •Christ, the more God will shower us with •his comfort through Christ•. (2 Corinthians 1:3–5, NLT)