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Mother Appreciation Week - Day 2

I don't know if this truly is Mother Appreciation Week, but it sounded good, and I'm sure they could all use a week of being honored so I made it one.  Today is focused on the second mark of a great mother still in Matthew 15:21-28.

"And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, 'Have mercy on me, Or Lord, Son of David: my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon."  But he did not answer her a word.  And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying out after us." - Matthew 15:22-23

Mark #2:  Great mothers are empowered by great love.

A mother's love is more powerful than her fear.  This woman loved her daughter so much and desired for her to be healed that she was willing to pursue and approach this large group of Jewish men to ask for their assistance.  That took courage considering the restrictions on women during this day. 

Her love is also more powerful than her shame.  When she made her initial plea to Jesus, he ignored her request, not even offering a response.  But we can tell by the scripture that she continued to ask for help so much so that the disciples became bothered by her.  But they rebuked her and asked Jesus to send her away from them because she was being a nuisance. 

Her love is more powerful than all her hardship and sacrifice combined.  This did not place during a day when fast food or quick meals were available.  This woman had to leave work undone and possibly go without food or other necessities to seek Jesus' help.  At a minimum, she gave up her time.  Any parent with a young child knows that you will have to sacrifice sleep, time, and money for your children.  And I personally believe that if you aren't making sacrifices for your child, as a mother or father, then you are doing something wrong.

A mother's love for her child is the only thing that can compare to Christ's love for us.  This woman loved her daughter while she was demon possessed.  The daughter may been acting mean or violent towards her mother, but guess what, she loved her anyway.  As parents, don't we love our children all the time?  Or is only when they make the honor roll, all-stars, or some other achievement?  No!  We love them even when they mess up.  Romans 5:8 tells us, "God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."  You see, God loved us while were messed up, dirty sinners.  e didn't wait to start loving us when we walked an aisle or decided to follow Him.  Just like a mother will always love her child, Jesus will always love us, through the good and the bad.

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