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 his mother, “Dear woman,
here is your son.,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time
on, this disciple took her into his home. Luke 19: 25-27
This is one of those touching moments in the Bible, not one
between Christ and mankind, but one between a son and his mother. It’s fair to say Jesus was going through a
lot of pain at that moment. He was,
after all, hanging on a cross. But
sometimes it’s easier to deal with your own suffering than deal with someone
else's suffering. Jesus understood what
was happening to him and why it had to take place. The situation wasn’t so easily understood by
those who loved him dearly.
There is
little doubt that as he looked into his mother’s eyes he saw deep pain – the pain
only a mother has watching her child suffer and unjustly about to die a
horrible, brutal death. The pain in not
being able to do anything to stop this fate from happening. The pain in losing one so close to her heart –
one who loved unlike any other.
I can only imagine the pain that hurt Jesus most at that moment
as he hung on the cross wasn’t the physical pain but the agony he knew his
mother was going through. Despite what
was happening to him, he wanted to reach out to her and protect her. One of his last acts before he died was to place
her into the disciple John’s care knowing she would be well looked after. A loving tribute between a mother and her
son. A man who treats his mother with
such love and respect will treat others that way as well.
It is said that during times of trial our true character is
revealed. This is one of the many, many
instances in the Bible where Jesus’ character – his love and compassionate
heart is revealed to us. He is The Great
Example. Love conquers pain, love
conquers anger, love has the power to defeat a great many things if we only let
it fully dwell in our hearts.
Encouragement for the week: First of all - love on your mamma:-) Then remember the compassion Jesus had for his mom is the same kind of love he has for each and every one of us. Let that amazing love into your heart so that you may share it with all those around you.
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