The third of the seven last “words” of Christ.
When Jesus 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!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home, (John 19:26-27, ESV).
Jesus was thinking of the welfare of those he loved even while on the cross. Even though He was suffering, he looked down at His mother who would be undoubtedly distressed. He appointed the “disciple whom he loved,” John as the one to look after His mother. How utterly selfless. His first three “words” were addressed to those who were killing him, to the thief that placed his faith in Him, and now His mother. All that without speaking of His needs.
Shane Vander Hart
Another great example of sacrificial love in action.
We spoke today in class that Jesus commended His mother to the apostle John, wanting her in the hour of His death to be with a believer. At this point, His human brothers, Mary's other sons, were not.
Yes it is, so incredibly selfless.
You know I have never thought of that. Thanks for bringing that up!