Sunday, September 24 He said to the disciple: “See! Your mother!”​—John 19:27.

[Áine]

Sunday, September 24

He said to the disciple: “See! Your mother!”—John 19:27.

 

Jesus was concerned about his mother, who was likely a widow. Moved by love and concern for Mary, Jesus entrusted her care to John, knowing that he would care for her spiritual welfare. From that day on, John became like a son to Mary and cared for her as if she were his mother. What love Jesus showed to the precious woman who had tenderly cared for him at his birth and was standing near him at his death! What can we learn from Jesus’ words? Our bond with our Christian brothers and sisters can be stronger than our ties to immediate family members. Our relatives may oppose us or even abandon us, but as Jesus promised, by sticking to Jehovah and His organization, we will “get 100 times more” than we have lost. Many will become to us like a loving son, daughter, mother, or father. (Mark 10:29, 30) How do you feel about being part of a spiritual family who are united by faith and love—love for Jehovah and for one another?—Col. 3:14;1 Pet. 2:17. w21.04 9-11 ¶7-8

[Miss Bea]

This has always cut me to my heart. Here Jesus was, in agony, dying, and he made loving arrangements for his mother. What that reunion must have been like when she was resurrected. Heavenly hugs!