Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
Proverbs 31:28 – English Standard Version (ESV)
28 Her children rise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
Proverbs 31:30 says, “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” A Christian mother is a God-fearing woman, upright in all her ways. One filled with excellence, displaying the virtues of CHRIST. GOD created women to be the helper of men; one suitable, and comparable to him. GOD chose the woman to carry life – nurturing is second nature. Give a virtuous woman a house, and she will turn it into a home. Give a virtuous woman a seed, and she will turn it into a harvest. A virtuous woman keeps her husband and the children happy and focused. There is a popular saying: “behind every successful man, there is a woman”– for a woman could be an instrument of success or failure.
Success in life is guaranteed by the SPIRIT of GOD in our lives through CHRIST. A mother has a big influence on the success of a child. For it is her responsibility as a parent to raise godly children. Mothers who have genuine faith have a positive influence on the lives of their children through the HOLY SPIRIT because they are amongst the ways GOD works HIS plan for our lives. 2 Timothy 1:5 – “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.” We cannot underestimate the importance of God-fearing mothers in our society. The chaos in our society is partly due to the lack of mothers with genuine faith.
The bible tells of many mothers who did great exploits in the bible. Esther saved a nation from destruction. And Abigail saved her home. Mary, the mother of JESUS CHRIST, for there were several virgins at that time, but she was chosen and favoured amongst women. For she was a woman with honour and integrity. One who would never depart from the path destined for her: the mother of the saviour of the world. Lois, who impacted Eunice and, in turn, Timothy. They raised Timothy in the way of the Lord, and he did not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). Timothy did great exploits even at an incredibly young age.
A Christian mother is the priceless jewel in the crown of a man’s head. A man’s fame or material acquisitions are of no worth if that glory is not seen in his wife and children. A praying mother guarantees the success of her husband and children. The Christian mother defends her home. She has the full trust and confidence of her husband and children. A Christian mother is resourceful and innovative. She submits to her husband, and she is loved by her husband. A Christian mother is loving and kind. She gives good counsel to her husband and children. Her delight is in keeping the statutes of the LORD. She is productive and fruitful. She has many children, but only a few from her womb because she is the mother of the nation (Titus 2:3-5). Proverbs 31:10-31 describes the qualities of a Christian mother. These qualities are not just imbued in every woman. They are the manifestations of CHRIST in her. See a man prosperous & successful; he has a godly mother & a godly wife: VIRTUOUS WOMEN.
Scripture meditation
Proverbs 31:10-31; Genesis 2:18 & 20, Proverbs 18:22; 1 Peter 3:1-6 & Titus 2:3-5.
Prayer
Glorious FATHER, grant all the Christian mothers an excellent spirit that they may fulfil your will and purpose for their lives; raise godly children; and be virtuous women, Spirit-filled, bringing honour and glory to your name. In Jesus’ name.
Confession
The word and the Spirit of GOD are at work in me. I am an excellent mother (The word and the SPIRIT of GOD is at work in my wife and mother; they are excellent mothers).