MOTHERS DESERVE MORE HONOUR!

Dearly Beloved, MOTHERS DESERVE MORE HONOUR! “A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman — who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls” (Proverbs 31:10 AMP). Mother’s Day is a celebration honouring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March (in most European countries and especially by the Roman Catholics and some Protestant denominations) or May (in the United States of America and among many Evangelical denominations). Because these various countries and denominations have influences on the African Christians, the Day is celebrated at least twice in many African nations around the months of March and May. A friend on Facebook jokingly posted on his Facebook wall some time ago that the honour for mothers is too much and asked why two days should be dedicated for them in a year. To him, if care is not taken, women will ask for more days of celebration in their honour. The post might be a joke, but I replied to him that mothers indeed deserve more days of honour in a year. My mother was superb when it comes to taking care of her husband, children, grandchildren, relatives, and even other people she had contact with. I can never forget her. My wife is more than excellent when it comes to exhibiting the virtues of motherhood. She demonstrates this even to the livestock we used to rear at home. My daughter has been showing the enviable traits of motherhood as early as tn years of age! Almost all my sisters, female cousins, nieces, and intimate female friends have these virtues in considerable degrees. I thank God for their lives! Indeed, mothers deserve more honour. It is not too much if every day is dedicated to celebrating them. However, not every mother deserves this honour, because there are some worthless women that care less about their children. They do not have the virtues enumerated in Proverbs 31:10-31. Their husbands and children cannot praise them because of who they are and what they have done (and is still doing). Are you such a mother? Virtuous mothers deserve more honour. Happy Mother’s Day! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Points: Thank God for all virtuous mothers throughout the world. Pray that the Lord will honor them for all their sacrifices to their husbands, children and others.