Sunday Musings

Today many across the nation, and several other countries celebrated Mother's Day. In our worship service this morning we focussed upon the role of the mother in the Godly home. Sadly, this role stands in stark contrast to much of what is presented to Christians in modern life. Motherhood is taking it on the chin in our culture. Its significance is downplayed. Its honour has been downgraded.

Many young women today do not even consider motherhood. It is not even in the realm or reason for them as they grow. (Note I did not write 'mature'.) This is tragic. The mother's role in the home is more than merely biological. The Scriptures show us that the mother is to work alongside the father to bring instruction, law, discipline, and ultimately wisdom to their children. This is ignored by many, if not most, today.

Children are not born little blank slates. The Scriptures teach us that we are born in sin. That the guilt of Adam is ours as well. The mother is to work with the father, in the power of the Spirit, using the tools at her disposal to drive the inborn foolishness from a child and prepare it to receive wisdom from above. This is tough work. This is vital work. This is work that is being skipped by far too many parents, Christian parents, today. Is it any wonder that we have a bunch of 20 and 30 somethings wandering aimlessly through life?

Training children to be godly adults is a monumental task. At times it can appear to be overwhelming. But, rest assured. The God of heaven stands ready with his powerful grace to accomplish his purposes through parents.

Mothers, you're necessary, needed, and wonderful.