So Will I Comfort You...

Isaiah 66:12-13King James Version (KJV)

12 For thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.

13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

Dear Friends,

My mother would have been eighty years old today.  When I review the snapshots of Ma in my mind, she is always the beautiful lady that people often told me looked more like my sister than my mother.  She fulfilled the role of mother faithfully, lovingly and with grace.  My mother's presence was comforting.  Comforting because she was always a source of encouragement even in times of discipline.  There is not one memory I have of any interaction with my mother where I questioned whether she loved me. I know love was her motivation.  That my friends is a blessing.

I write these words considering Isaiah 66:13 knowing that it is because of the trust my mother earned through the unconditional love and comfort she provided that enables me to fully embrace this verse.  I understand it.  I don't take it for granted.  I have often said that if I could do half a good a job as my mother did with my children, I would be satisfied.  

Today, my hope is that I have been faithful in the area of providing comfort for my girls and as long as I live that shall remain the goal.  Comfort is being a cheerleader.  Comfort is telling the truth yet being sure that children know your love for them is non-judgmental. Comfort is introducing a child to Jesus Christ.  

God has spoken:

• As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you

in Christ,

Sis. Stephanie