God’s Great Love

Yesterday I was reminded of the pain of a mother’s love. My younger daughter was scheduled to have all four of her wisdom teeth extracted. How I have dreaded this for her. Why? I’ve had mind cut out and remember the incident! It was no Saturday afternoon picnic, to say the least!

As we headed to the oral surgeon she was calm and unruffled by what lie ahead. She was ready for a few “down” days – soft foods, movies and taking it easy. We had gently warned her what it would be like, but the rude awakening came after we got home and the PAIN set in. She and I both had tears in our eyes as we waited for the medication to do its thing. After a call to the surgeon and another dose of medication she seemed to be doing better. Then another storm struck – nausea from the medication. She hasn’t been able to keep anything down, and of course that makes taking the next medication even more difficult to bear. It’s a vicious cycle and one that’s had me in tears more than once.

What mother can stand to see their child in pain or having to endure suffering? This one doesn’t do it so well. I’ve cried out to the Lord to help her and get her through these difficult days, thankful that He hears a mother’s prayer and understands.

He understands. His Son suffered much more than that of oral surgery. He suffered for sins He had not committed for people who would turn their backs on Him. He died for me, and God had to turn His back while Christ bore my sin. He couldn’t even do what I had done for my daughter – comfort, soothe, and be right there. How His heart must have hurt.

So I know when I pray for my daughter, God understands and He cares for me and for her. That gives me comfort, even while I wait for the next time I hear her call for me. God is waiting too, and is able to answer exceeding above all that I ask or think.

God understands what you are going through too. Whatever it is, He knows what you’re going through and He cares. More than a mother’s love is our God’s great love for you. Remember that and be comforted.