Mother's Devotional - Day 7

Devotional
We know that David’s father was Jesse, but we have little information about his mother. She is not mentioned by name in the Bible. On one occasion when David was running from the armies of Saul, he sought a place of refuge for his mother and father (1Sam. 22:1-4), so she certainly knew of his triumph over Goliath and of Samuel’s anointing him king of Judah. What we don’t know is if she lived long enough to see him reigning on the throne.

She certainly lived long enough to cast a powerful influence over his life. In Psalm 86, he indicates that he learned to serve the Lord by watching his mother. “I serve you”, he said “just as my mother did” (v 16.)

Our children are always watching us; from the first moment that they open their eyes at birth to the last day we close our eyes in death. It’s never too late to pray to influence, and to set an example. Mothers let's start today, serving Him in full view of all those we are allowed to influence. Think what it would be like if every parent was godly and raised up godly children! A godly nation would be the end results!

Excerpts from EVERY DAY with JESUS 2021