Strength: Mother's Day at Cove Church

Strength: Mother's Day at Cove Church

Pastor Aaron Sutherland

Jesus gives us the strength to see, stand, and care even in the darkest places and hardest times.

I. JESUS OFFERS US THE STRENGTH TO STAND IN HARD PLACES

John 19:25

But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

Ephesians 6 – And after you have done everything to stand, stand firm then.

II. JESUS OFFERS US THE STRENGTH TO SEE IN DARK PLACES

John 19:26a 

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby...

No amount of weight CARRIED by Christ will ever keep us from being SEEN by Christ.

From the same cross that Jesus spoke value to Mary, Christ speaks value to us.

III. JESUS OFFERS US THE STRENGTH TO CARE IN COLD PLACES

John 19:26b-27

He said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

Jesus calls us to love others in cold places, because Jesus provides love for us in cold places.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Discussion Questions:

1. Have you experienced God’s ability to help you stand in hard places?  If so, what did you learn through that?

2. What are some ways that God can help you see others?

3. How is strength tied to compassion?  How does compassion reveal the strength of God in your life?