The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in John 19:25-27,
"Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, 'Woman, here is your son,' and to the disciple, 'Here is your mother.' From that time on, this disciple took her into his home."
Joseph was surely deceased long before this time, and as Jesus was the firstborn son of the family, he had primary responsibility for it, including the care of his mother. As Jesus hung on that cross dying, he wanted to make sure his mother was cared for. We don't read of Jesus' brothers being present at his crucifixion, so Jesus asked John, the writer of this gospel, to take responsibility for his mother, Mary.
It is a touching scene in the midst of the most horrific moment in history. As the Son of God took upon himself the full fury of the wrath of God the Father for the sins of all mankind for all time, Jesus thought of his mother and the care she would need. The tremendous heart of love that would take our punishment for our sins upon himself, is at the same time concerned for the welfare of his mother.
It brings to mind many things. This morning Jesus' example brings to my mind the responsibility we all have toward those the Lord has placed in our families. I am reminded of Paul's words, "Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." 1 Timothy 5:8.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
"Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, 'Woman, here is your son,' and to the disciple, 'Here is your mother.' From that time on, this disciple took her into his home."
Joseph was surely deceased long before this time, and as Jesus was the firstborn son of the family, he had primary responsibility for it, including the care of his mother. As Jesus hung on that cross dying, he wanted to make sure his mother was cared for. We don't read of Jesus' brothers being present at his crucifixion, so Jesus asked John, the writer of this gospel, to take responsibility for his mother, Mary.
It is a touching scene in the midst of the most horrific moment in history. As the Son of God took upon himself the full fury of the wrath of God the Father for the sins of all mankind for all time, Jesus thought of his mother and the care she would need. The tremendous heart of love that would take our punishment for our sins upon himself, is at the same time concerned for the welfare of his mother.
It brings to mind many things. This morning Jesus' example brings to my mind the responsibility we all have toward those the Lord has placed in our families. I am reminded of Paul's words, "Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." 1 Timothy 5:8.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
No comments:
Post a Comment