He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!”

 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” - John 19:26,27.

              Jesus told the third word on the cross when He saw His mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near 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 was very painful to watch her son suffering on the cross. Simeon's prophecy given at Jesus' dedication came to pass. “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed - Luke 2:34, 35.  

            Jesus fulfilled his responsibility by committing his mother Mary to the care of the disciple he most loved. And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home - John 19:27. But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever - 1 Timothy 5:8. Honor your father and mother - Ephesians 6:2.

                                                  

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to honor and care our parents. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.