Mother's Day, by Kimberlee

Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will never forget you.  Isaiah 49:14

This beautiful passage of scripture tells us so much about the character of God.  God's unfailing love is a constant theme throughout the Book of Isaiah.  God's faithfulness stands in stark contrast to faithless, rebellious Israel.  Through the prophet Isaiah, God compares His love for His people to that of a nursing mother.  I love the imagery here.  Mothers are the epitome of unconditional love and fidelity and here God uses this imagery to describe Himself.  In this passage, it says that God is even more compassionate than a nursing mother.  Having nursed both of my children, this earthy imagery resonates with me.  It is physiologically impossible for a new mother to forget her nursing baby.  She is designed to love and nourish her young. 

 In this beautiful and powerful promise, God is saying that His love for us is far beyond even a mother's love. This is a precious meditation.  Think about how much you love your own children and how overwhelming that love is to your heart at times. God loves you even more than that.

God's love for us is natural, intrinsic, and instinctive, and the magnitude of that love far surpasses the love we have for own children.  I pray this meditation brings you comfort and assurance as you reflect on the tender, faithful care of God in your lives.