KEY SCRIPTURE: John 19:26 KJV “When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!”

The commandments given to Moses, in Exodus 20:12 state that “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.” The Lord made sure he handed the care and upkeep of His mother into the hands of John. This scripture shows that, although the scriptures said nothing much about the Lord’s relation to the mother, this event showed that He did not neglect His responsibility as a son to the mother. The Bible says, from that day John took Mary to his house

In recent times many young men and women have migrated into cities or even into other countries to work or seek greener pastures. In their pursuit of a better life, they fail to keep in touch with their parents living in the village or their home country. Some forget to remit monies to their aging parents because they have married. Dear one, as a child of God, you are supposed to honour your parents. Another way to honour your parents is to obey and act wisely towards them. Pro 13:1 KJV “A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.” Remember, honouring your parents brings a blessing of long life, and things going well with you, according to the word of God.

Do not neglect your parents in old age. Some countries have special rehabilitation centers for the elderly. Many children choose to send their aging parents there instead of staying with them and expressing that love for them. Well, if you have to send them there, make sure you are very much in touch to show your love to them. Remember John took Mary, Jesus’ mother to his home. Old age comes with certain challenges. Be prepared to love them at that time. Honour your parents at their old and weak moments of their lives. Some leave the care of their aged parents to only one of their siblings. This is not right if you do not make any special inputs to the upkeep of such parents.

THOUGHTS: GOD BLESSES ALL WHO HONOUR THEIR PARENTS

FURTHER STUDIES

Prov 15:20 KJV “A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.”

Prov 17:2 KJV” A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”