The example of Jesus’ Mother!.
A. The task was given to Mary!
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about:
His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together,
she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Matt.1:18
1. Mary found favor with God. Luke 1:30
2. She risked losing her man Joseph! It was a lost of living livelihood!
3. She could be stoned to death as an adulterous woman!
B. She is a woman worthy of the task! Luke 1:45-50
1. Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" Lk.1:45
2. My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.1:46-47
3. For he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed. Lk.1:48
4. For the Mighty One has done great things for me-- holy is his name. Lk.1:49
5. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.1:50
C. The task was not easy!
1. When Jesus was under two years old, Herod seek to kill him! Matt.2:1-51
2. Mary and Joseph had to escape to Egypt!
Herod killed all children under 2 years old in Bethlehem! Matt.2:1-51
3. At 12 he and parents went to Jerusalem for feast of Passover. Lk.2:40-41
4. On the way home after a day’s journey they found he was lost! Lk.2:42-45
3 days later they found him talking to teachers in the temple! Lk.2:45-48
5. His mother said to him: Son, why did you bring this sorrow to us!
Jesus said: Why are you searching for me?
Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house? Lk.2:49
6. As mother, Mary had great moments in her up bringing of Jesus!
Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Lk.2:52
How wonderful would it be, if all mothers rewarded with this kind of child!
7. Watch her son suffered so much humiliation, physical pains and died a horrible death on the cross!
Yes, she was rewarded with a resurrected son!
D. Why did Jesus call his mother woman?
1. At the wedding occasion, when wine was out,
Mary said to Jesus: They have no more wine.
Jesus said to her: Woman, what have I to do with you?Jn.2:1-4
2. People told Jesus: Your mother and brothers standing out side, wanted to see you!
He said: Who is my mother and my brothers?
He looked around and said: Behold these are my mother and my brothers.
For whoever shall do the will of God is my brother, and sister and mother.Mk.3:31-35
3. At time of dying on the cross, near the cross stood his mother, …
Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he said to his mother,
“Woman, behold you son,” and to his disciple: Here is your mother.
From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.Jn.19:25-27
***So that all may know, she is no more saint than other saints in the church!
E. Life of the soul is more important than life of the flesh!
1. For those who have one life, the flesh, eating food is #1 priority!
2. For those who have 3 lives, righteousness and God’s kingdom is #1 priority!
3. Jesus said: The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing.
The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. John 6:63
4. Jesus said: For whoever shall do the will of God is my brother, and sister and mother. Mark 3:35
5. Apostle Paul said:
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me,
if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—
the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace. Acts 20:24
May God bless you always! Preach this on Mother’s day. May 8, 2011.
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