Summary: This Sunday is Mother's Day, which reminds me of one of my favorite characteristics of a great mother: the "Mama Bear" response. Even the kindest, gentlest mother becomes fiercely focused the moment she learns her child is threatened or in danger. In Nehemiah 4, the people of Israel-God's children-face threats and danger in the middle of their work to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. What should they do? How should they respond? Amidst of the danger, Nehemiah stands up and says, "Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome." Then he challenges them with words that should stir the Mama Bear heart in all of us. He says, "Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes" (4:14). I look forward to learning more together about what it means to fight for our families. Downloads
