“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!” (John 19:26).
For the last time Jesus acknowledges His humanity as He looks from the Cross and He sees His frail mother. He wants to make sure she is cared for and entrusts her to one of His disciples. Though He loved all of them, John was the one with which He had a very special bond. How fitting that John was standing near Mary as Jesus uttered the words of today’s verse.
In the days that would lie ahead, Mary was going to need someone to lean on. In her grief, John would be there to give her comfort and care.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray especially for single missionaries today.
