![]() ![]() But Mary put herself through the pain of seeing that to be there for her son. Most mothers would not be able to witness anyone they’re close to going through something so horrible, let alone their own son. Her love for Jesus was evident throughout her life, but perhaps the most notable example was when she stayed to witness Jesus’ crucifixion. There are many virtues associated with Mary: purity, prudence, humility, faithfulness, and devotedness to name a few. Thankfully, the angel also visited Joseph in the night, putting any doubts that he may have had in Mary’s story to rest. Perhaps the most well-known mother in the bible, Mary, accepted the role of being a mother willingly in a time when the odd circumstances of her pregnancy could have resulted in terrible things for a woman. So with Mother’s Day swiftly approaching, we put together this article in celebration of Mother’s Day and mothers everywhere, highlighting some of the most notable mother figures in the bible to remind us of what mothers have gone through or done for their husbands or children since biblical times. In fact, God even compares himself to a mother when referring to his comforting ability ( Isaiah 66:13 says, “ As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you”). The bible puts a special emphasis on mothers in many scenarios. The answer is obviously nowhere, but if we stop and think for a minute, most of us can’t even begin to think of all the things our mothers have done for us besides giving birth: that innate, unconditional love towards us that God gives them. Where would any of us be without our mothers?
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