One day, Mary heard a knock at her front door. She answered and found a group of young men who were associated with a local gang. The leader told Mary that her seven sons would be joining their gang. She dropped her eyes and said, “Oh, ok. Hold on just one second.” Mary disappeared into the house and later returned with a shot gun. She pointed the gun at the group and said, “There’s only one gang around here, and that’s the Thomas gang!”
That gang didn’t initiate Mary’s boys. In fact, they had very little influence on the “Thomas gang." Mary made sure each one of her children graduated high school. Her youngest, Isiah, ended up winning a scholarship to the University of Indiana. He went on to fame and notoriety, becoming a Hall of Fame basketball player with the Detroit Pistons. Years later, the “Thomas Gang” attributes much of their success to their mother’s willingness to fight for their well being.
There is something admirable about a mother who is willing to fight for her loved ones. I praise the Lord for biological mothers, adoptive mothers and church mothers who intentionally and proactively invest in our lives. We are far better off because of it.
The Apostle Paul celebrates mothers and grandmothers who are willing to fight for the faith of their loved ones. Writing to a young Pastor named Timothy, Paul writes, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” Praise the Lord for women who fight for our faith.
This Mother’s Day, thank the women who have fought for you. Thank the moms and spiritual mentors and church leaders who invested in your life and fought for your faith in Jesus. As you do, you will recognize some of the many saints that God has graced the church with. You may also be reminded “there’s only one gang around here, and that’s the Jesus gang!”
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