Mary the mother of Jesus is a well-known person of history. She was the envy of many through the ages who desired to be the one who would bring the Savior into the world. For there to have been a Mary, there must have been a mother to Mary. Ever thought about Mary’s mother?
Was she binary or non-binary? Had she transitioned? These are absurd questions of today. The Creator created either a male or female (Gen. 1:27). And the purity of the sexes was clearly seen from the creation of the home (Gen. 2:21-24). Mary’s father was Heli (Luke 3:23), so who was her mother? Her mother obviously taught the responsibility of a woman, and God made it clear. “She shall bring forth a son” (Matt. 1:21). Was there an option? If so where is it?
Was Mary’s mother a lover of God? Someone taught Mary to be (Luke 1:38). Who did it? When Mary said, “My soul doth magnify the Lord” (Luke 1:46-49), she obviously knew God is and worshipped Him. Ever considered how Mary came to such “favor”, devotion, and dedication?
Was she given to purity? Mary was (Matt. 1:23; Luke 1:34). Who taught Mary such purity as to be chosen of God, entrusted with the rearing of His son Jesus the Christ? Someone did it. Someone instilled in Mary the understanding of righteousness which also informed her of the works of the flesh that corrupt and damn the soul (Gal. 5:19-21).
Was Mary’s mother one whom Mary had to overcome? She could have died in childbirth; we just don’t know. We do know that Mary sought the help and support of Elizabeth her cousin. She received advice and guidance from Elizabeth, even lived with her for three months (Luke 1:56). Mary had the power to overcome as do you (I John 2:12). God charged the aged women to instruct the younger in holiness, purity and to be teachers of good things (Titus 2:3-5). The power to overcome is available to everyone through obedience to the word of God. Your salvation is your business, and will be determined by the Lord the righteous Judge on the great day of judgment (II Cor. 5:10).
We know quite a bit about Mary the mother of Jesus, but nothing is said about her mother. That’s a very interesting thing to consider. My tendency would be toward Mary having a good mother, but I can’t prove it. This can be known, Mary was a great mother for she was chosen by God to be the mother of His Son Jesus.
The world needs godly women and mothers. Good mothers have had a great influence on the world and always will. God designed and desires it to be that way. It may very well be that you will not get recognition in this life for the good work done, but you will in the life to come. Remember Mary’s mother.
-David Hill, President of Tennessee Bible College
