Breath of Power - Week 19/03

Week 19: May 9 - 15, 2005

LIKE A MOTHER

Key Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2: 6-9

As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you. NIV

Mankind by nature is self-centered. People are tended to think of themselves first before considering others. Many think more of what they would derive from a relationship than what they would put in. Some in a guardianship position over others think more of how they would exploit those under them rather than how they would assist them. However, the Word of God reveals that our attitude to others, especially to those placed under us should be like that of a loving mother to her nursing children.

A mother cares for, trains and nurtures her children without considering what natural benefits she would derive from them. She gives them her resources, her time, her energy and indeed, her life, without expecting anything in return. Her joy is to see her children healthy and strong as they grow up.

Paul knew that as an apostle, he was entitled to be sustained by the churches he planted; however, he would not exact that authority over the Christians in Thessalonica. He rather acted towards them like a mother who loves and cherishes her nursing children. He tasked himself for their sakes in order not to be a burden on them.

We have a responsibility to care for those God has placed under us. We must be ready to share with them, not only the gospel but our lives. We should always instruct them through the Word, pray for them and live an exemplary life for them to follow. Jesus said, “Those whom You gave Me I have kept; and none of them is lost” John 17:12. “And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth” John 17:19. He virtually lived his life for those he came to save, and at the end gave his life in sacrifice for mankind. Through that he gained all those who come to God through him.

Let us learn from the example of Jesus and give our best in love and care to others. And just like a mother to her nursing children, let us give ourselves to those God has placed under us. Our world will be better for it and God will be glorified.

Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi



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	Week 19: May 9 - 15, 2005 LIKE A MOTHER Key Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2: 6-9 As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you. NIV Mankind by nature is self-centered. People are tended to think of themselves first before considering others. Many think more of what they would derive from a relationship than what they would put in. Some in a guardianship position over others think more of how they would exploit those under them rather than how they would assist them. However, the Word of God reveals that our attitude to others, especially to those placed under us should be like that of a loving mother to her nursing children. A mother cares for, trains and nurtures her children without considering what natural benefits she would derive from them. She gives them her resources, her time, her energy and indeed, her life, without expecting anything in return. Her joy is to see her children healthy and strong as they grow up. Paul knew that as an apostle, he was entitled to be sustained by the churches he planted; however, he would not exact that authority over the Christians in Thessalonica. He rather acted towards them like a mother who loves and cherishes her nursing children. He tasked himself for their sakes in order not to be a burden on them. We have a responsibility to care for those God has placed under us. We must be ready to share with them, not only the gospel but our lives. We should always instruct them through the Word, pray for them and live an exemplary life for them to follow. Jesus said, “Those whom You gave Me I have kept; and none of them is lost” John 17:12. “And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth” John 17:19. He virtually lived his life for those he came to save, and at the end gave his life in sacrifice for mankind. Through that he gained all those who come to God through him. Let us learn from the example of Jesus and give our best in love and care to others. And just like a mother to her nursing children, let us give ourselves to those God has placed under us. Our world will be better for it and God will be glorified. Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi

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