Let Us Not Become Weary In Doing Good

This week much of our attention will be shifted towards thoughts of our mothers as we prepare for Mother's Day next Sunday.  Both of us have fond childhood memories of our mothers.  Now we get to see our mothers function in their roles as grandmothers and enjoy seeing their interaction with our daughters.  

As we reminisce about our mothers, it amazes us how servant hearted they both are.  They serve their spouses, their children, friends, and God.  It's just who they are!  We are reminded of a woman in the New Testament (Acts 9:36-43) by the name of Tabitha.  She was a reputable woman and talented seamstress, moreover she was known for being a disciple who was "always doing good and helping the poor."  In Acts 9:36, the word "disciple" in Greek used to describe her is "mathetria."  This is the only time this word occurs in the New Testament.  It means "female disciple."  Evidently this word described her better than "servant" or "follower" of Jesus.  

In the story, Tabitha "became sick and died" but was raised from the dead by Peter.  At this particular time, why would God let a true "disciple" get sick and die?  Was it her time to go?  We don't know why.  What we do know is that she was human.  She had similar physical and emotional challenges that most women face.  Even though she grew tired and weary physically, she did not grow spiritually weary.  Tabitha's friends and loved ones deeply grieved her loss but deep in their hearts they believed in the God she spoke about and lived for.  They believed God would raise her from the dead!

So here's to all you mothers out there who's jobs never end.  Even though you grow weary and tired physically, Galatians 6:9 says, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."  Jesus said in John 6:40, "For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day."

We say "Thank You" to both our mothers for being "female disciples" of Christ and not growing weary of doing good.  You will reap your harvest.  We love you!

Have a great day!  God Bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana