SERMON-This Is the Age When God the Mother Is Needed[1]

This Is the Age When God the Mother Is Needed

"Mother" has been one of the hottest topics in the mass media since last year when the whole world plunged into economic recession. It is "Mother" that comes to mind first when people are having a hard time. It is human nature to think that once they come to "Mother," there is always something abundant that enables them to find a solution to their problems as well as comfort for their souls. Sociologists analyze that this is the age of chaos and discord and the world needs feminism?especially motherhood?more than ever. All the prophecies of the Bible also definitely state that we need the love of "Mother" and live in the age when God the Mother is urgently needed. Mother, the key to a solution for every problem In all ages and countries, the role of a mother is almost the same. When a quarrel occurs among children in a family, it is their mother who arbitrates between them in that quarrel. She stops their quarreling, reminds them of brotherly love, judges what is right and what is wrong to establish order and discipline among them, and instructs them not to fight again. A mother is not only a mediator of peace but also a wise housekeeper. When her family is in an economically difficult situation, she tightens the belt and manages the family finances efficiently, reducing expenses and not wasting money on unnecessary things. By doing this, she feeds her children and provides clothing for them. She is the best manager in the family business. To put it simply, a mother is the solver of all the problems that occur in her family. Although there is no reward or compensation for her, she is pleased when her children live in harmony and considers that as a recompense for all the efforts she has made up until now. There are so many problems in this age we live in. As Jesus prophesied 2,000 years ago, discord between peoples and nations is occurring in all parts of the world and the world's economy is falling apart. Mt 24:3-8 『As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Jesus answered: ". . . Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains."』Lk 21:34-36 『"Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. For it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man."』Jesus Christ said the above words when the disciples asked Him about the sign of His second coming and the end of the age. "The anxieties of life" mean "worries about economic difficulties." Every family may face financial difficulties occasionally. However, the anxieties of life which the Bible prophesies about do not only refer to the financial difficulties in individual families but to the economic crisis occurring throughout the world. Since the beginning of the new year 2009, the conflicts between peoples and nations have been getting more severe. Moreover, the whole world is facing a financial crisis. All these critical situations or phenomena are caused by lack of motherhood in human society. In this prophetic age, who can help mediate conflicts among countries and find a solution to the global economic crisis? When a family gets into quarrels or financial difficulties, the mother solves the problems. Likewise, it is God the Mother who the world urgently needs now. When the power of Mother is at work in the lives of people, the world will be peaceful and all the difficult problems will be solved.

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