Bible Verse of the Day Sunday May 8th , 2022

 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

I was sitting at my desk this morning looking for the best bible verse of the day for Mother’s Day. I was led to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 because this verse of scripture describes a mother’s love. It does not matter how far off the path of Christ Jesus her children wander; her prayers are still the same.

I ran across a story from Pastor Troy Mason, Pastor of Cherry Point Baptist Church in Havelock, North Carolina. Thank Pastor Troy for sharing this story.

“Four preachers were discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the King James Version best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer to the original Hebrew and Greek. Still another liked a contemporary version because of its up-to-date vocabulary. The fourth minister was silent for a moment, then said, “I like my mother’s translation best.” Surprised, the other three men said they didn’t know his mother had translated the Bible. “Yes,” he replied. “She translated it into life, and it was the most convincing translation I ever saw.”

Mother’s Day is a day filled with joy, but it may be a tough day for some. Our mothers are home with the Lord for some of us. We carry beautiful memories of our moms and long for her sweet voice and presence. Some Sisters are childless and may feel a sense of emptiness. Some may not have had a great relationship with their moms and feel guilty. Some may have rebellious children who continue to reject your prayers and guidance. If this is the case, you might be feeling like a failure today, or maybe you have disappointed God.

There is good news for moms and all parents alike. God’s Word talks about imperfect families and how we can assist them, But the Bible also speaks concerning the eternal family. One day we will be home with our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. The day is coming that we will all be with the eternal Royal family of God in a place God has prepared for His children. In the interim, we should strive to make our families the very best they can be for the honor and glory of God.

Happy Mother’s Day.