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.

…to share her wisdom

Proverbs 31:1 ESV

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

Who was Lemuel? Perhaps a nickname for Solomon? That would make the mother Bathsheba.

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

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