Greetings, brothers and sisters in Christ and children of God,

Have you ever asked yourself where you might be without the help and support of others, more specifically, mothers? First, no one would be here if it were not for our mothers. That is a scientific fact that cannot be denied, despite what some might try to argue. We were all born on this earth through our mothers. God created us, and we were born through our mums. In Hebrew, you would call her eema (formal), ima (informal), or imi (for a more personal tone). 

Mother’s Day is a very special day that just about every country celebrates, but at different times of the year. Although a few celebrate it in late fall or early winter, most nations tend to celebrate Mother’s Day in the springtime. This only seems fitting as spring is known for new births, and it is only through a mother that the births occur. The most common time, or date, that most countries celebrate is the second Sunday in May, which is when America celebrates Mother’s Day.

The first Mother’s Day was celebrated, May 10, 1908, and was established by Anna Jarvis. It was celebrated through a worship service at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. It was May 8th of 1914 that President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the first national Mother’s Day. There is so much more to the history of Mother’s Day, and I encourage you to look for yourself. However, I say all of this to say that mothers are very important in our lives. They are not above fathers, but hear me when I say they are just as important as fathers. It takes two, a man and a woman, to make a child; it takes two to raise a child. It is important that we recognize mothers, and fathers when that day comes. We wouldn’t be here without them.

God created man from the dust of the earth. God created woman from the rib of the man, who was from the dust of the earth. God brought them together and they became one, and from the one came descendants, which made the woman, called Eve, a mother. The name Eve means “life”, and in Greek it means “giver of life”. She, then, is the mother of all the living (Gen 3:20).

Another woman whom we so often think of when we think of biblical mothers is the mother of Jesus. She was blessed to bring into this world the Christ who died for all, the living and the dead, so that we can have eternal life. Her name was Mary, and in Hebrew it means “beloved”.  She endured the joys and the pains of her son, as all mothers do for their children.

God had a plan from the beginning by creating a person, a woman, to be a nurturer, a teacher, a friend, an eema. From the mother of all the living to the mothers of today, we honor you and tell you that you are beautifully made, and we thank you for your sacrifices you make for the children you brought into this world. May the Lord bless each one of you with strength, courage, wisdom, and abundant love. Give your ima a call or a hug and tell her she is loved. 

To those whose mothers have gone from this life on earth, may the Lord be with you. I understand this time is difficult, but understand, this is a time to remember and thank the Lord for your mother. To all, I remind you as Christians, rejoice with those who rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn (Rom 12:15), for weeping only stays a night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5).

Last week, the little lambs finished the lesson on how God guided the Israelites through the wilderness. This week, we are going to be talking about the mother of all the living, Eve, and some of the other mothers in the bible, as we honor all mothers.

I look forward to worshipping with you with songs of praise and dancing before the Creator of all things, who gives life through mothers. If, for whatever reason, I do not see you, may the Lord bless you with peace, love, and joy, and may He guide you on your journey, heal you, and comfort you when you need it.

God bless you,

Your brother in Christ

Michael (aka Mr. Michael)