Mothers & Grandmothers: Kingdom Influencers

For I recall the sincere faith which is in your heart -- a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, then in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully convinced, now dwells in you also.  2 Timothy 1:5

 

 

Today is Mother’s Day, that one day out of the year when millions of mothers across America receive accolades in the form of handmade cards embellished in watercolor, breakfast in bed, flowers, and gifts galore.

What mother doesn’t enjoy a little appreciation once-a-year?

What a minute… once-a-year? That’s just nuts!

 

Personally, I think instead of Mother’s Day, we should have Mother’s Hour, kinda like Happy Hour, everyday at 5:00 PM. Let’s be honest. By 5:00 our energy is zapped, the kids are hungry and cranky, homework needs to be done, dinner is boiling over on the stove, and Dad’s snoozing away in the Lazy Boy.

 

I’d like to imagine Chef Emeril Lagasse conveniently drops by every afternoon at 5:00, cooks me a gourmet dinner, entertains the kids with his charming wit and culinary skills, and helps them complete their homework while I nap for an hour.

 

 

A girl can dream, right?

 

Mothers are great influencers. So are grandmothers.

 

The apostle Paul reminds us that even one parent or grandparent can be a positive influence.

 

According to the Bible, Timothy’s father was Greek and his mother was Jewish.

 

Timothy’s mother, Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, were profound influencers during his formative years. Despite the negative influences surrounding him – a gentile nation, an unbelieving father, Timothy’s mother and grandmother managed to teach him in the ways of the Lord.

 

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 3:15

 

At a young age, thanks to his mother and grandmother's diligence, Timothy became one of the early ministers and influencers in the Church serving alongside Paul.

 

Whether you’re a grandmother helping to raise her grandchildren, or a busy working mom: you're a Kingdom Influencer, daring to make sacrifices in order to raise a Timothy or an Esther.

 

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."  Proverbs 31:28-29

 

It may be a little unlikely that Chef Emeril Lagasse will be stopping by your home today; however, I hope you’ll still be able to squeeze in a nap!

 

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

 

-Beth