She shall be saved in childbearing???

Bill and I are teaching through the New Testament to our workers. (Pastor Pelegrino and Pendo.) We are currently in the book of 1 Timothy. As we studied chapter 2 about the roles of women and men in the church we came to verse 15. "Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety." Of course we know from studying other verses that this isn't talking about obtaining salvation by the works of bearing children. Some would say it refers to a woman being the one to give birth to the Messiah, however, the commentary I read says that in the context it is referring to the fact that although women are not permitted roles of leadership within the church, she has the important role of training godly children in her home.

Let us not forget how important our role as wife and mother is. God did not make a mistake when He gave us the great responsibility of motherhood. Just this morning I got the sweetest message from my oldest son Tim who is attending Heartland Baptist Bible College. He said, "I love you guys so much, Mom and Dad! Thank you for being such amazing, God-fearing parents! God has blessed me more than I can ever thank Him for because of you guys!" I didn't write that to toot my own horn. I write it because I know that when our children are little we often don't hear thank you's. I just want to say DON'T GIVE UP! Even when it is hard, just keep pressing on; keep loving them, training them, and preparing them for their future life. Don't lose sight of the fact that the days of diapers and spills will come to an end. If we don't grow weary and faint, we will reap what we sow.

Proverbs 31:28a "Her children arise up, and call her blessed..."

Memories

Abby has to write an autobiography for English. She was asking me questions about when she was little. "Mom, what was my personality when I was little?" "Did I favor you or Dad?" "Was I mischievous?" It brought back so many sweet memories!

I remember when I was a young mother, and feeling totally frazzled. The "older" moms would tell me, "Enjoy them while they are young. They grow up so quickly!" I have to admit, when I had two boys under two, the only thing that seemed to pass quickly was their nap! However, looking back now it's like life was a blurr. How can Tim be 19 and almost done with his first year of college?! Jon almost 18 and working? Then there's Abby my Kenya-born baby coming up on 13!

So you young moms... Enjoy them while they are young. They grow up so quickly! Take it from an "older" mom!