The joys and anxieties of a mother

Luke 1:30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary,you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child andgive birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. TheLord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and hewill reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will neverend.” John 19:25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, hismother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whomhe loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman,here is your son,” 27 and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.”From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.The joys and anxieties of a mother1. Angel Gabriel promised & created expectation2. A sudden journey before Mary could give birth3. Simeon & Anna awaited the promised Messiah4. Mary & Jesus are present a Wedding at Cana5. Mary had to put up with the anguish of her son6. Mary was with her son all the way to the cross