A Biblical Mama Bear

Mothers play an indispensable role in society. That’s true today and that was true during biblical times. Their God given role is to protect and nurture their children and teach them life skills. In the Bible, there is a story out of Matthew about a gentile mother who comes to Jesus because her daughter is demon possessed. Surprisingly, Jesus ignores her at first. But she persists, showing her faith. She was a mama bear in every sense of the phrase, stopping at nothing to rid her daughter of the demon that was tormenting her. She knew the only way to get rid of it was to rely on Jesus Christ.

Today, it is all too easy to rely on other things to solve life’s problems. Some of those things can help, like doctors and medications. Or they can be destructive, like drugs and alcohol. If all you are doing is masking the issue and it seems like you’re not getting anywhere, maybe it is time to try a different approach. Follow the example of the mother in Matthew. She came with tears, respect and humility. She didn’t feel entitled to anything, but she persisted until she got an answer. Come to the Lord with your problems. It’s worth it.