A Mother’s Son

Read John 19:16-27
 
John 19:25-26 Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, “He is your son.”
 
ALL I can think of right now is, “Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me.
    Oh, he’s dying, enduring pain we can’t imagine, a thirst beyond understanding. How is he even alive? Yet his love comes down from his suffering into the one who bore his human body.
    Do you recall the angel Gabriel’ words to Mary when he announced that she would bear the Savior of the world? Luke 1:30 And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” “Favor” is God’s love, mercy, blessing and salvation. “Favor” is God offering himself to his creation. Jesus offered one last earthly favor to Mary. With his words to Mary, “He is your son.” Jesus gives Mary the assurance that John will look after her needs.
    Jesus is the oldest son. Hebrew law said it was his responsibility to care for his widowed mother. Now he is dying. Where are Jesus’ brothers? They are not there. Only his cousin John stands close to the cross and watches his Lord die. Jesus gives to John one last charge as a Hebrew man. “Take care of my mother.”
    Are you comforted to see Jesus’ loving cares for his own? His love comes through all obstacles. Through pain, suffering, and even unto death, Jesus’ words Mary that day and to us through Scripture today still speak God’s favor into our needs. In Jesus’ loving mercy for his mother, be comforted in Jesus’ eternal favor. John 14:3, “I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

Resurrection Truth: Yes, Jesus loves you.