Mary At The Cross

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene - John 19:25.

                   Mary rejoiced when the angel announced her about the child to be born. My spirit rejoices in God my Savior - Luke 1:47. Mary thanked and praised God after Jesus was born. My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant - Luke 1:46-48.

                  Simeon's prophecy to Mary given at Jesus' dedication comes to pass: "And a sword will pierce your own soul too." (Luke 2:35b). Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ who bore him to the world watched the sufferings of Jesus on the cross. She stood at the foot of the cross and her heart was broken.

                 Jesus cared for his mother even when he was suffering on the cross. John was at the cross with Mary, the mother of Jesus. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour the disciple took her into his own household - John 19:26,27.

                                                               

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for giving Your life for us. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.