Greetings to Rufus, God's chosen man, and greetings to his mother, who is also a mother to me (Romans 16:13)
A Christian who used to help find parents for orphans told a story about Ivan, a handsome Russian boy with little hair Chocolate fell over his face. When he saw an opportunity to leave the orphanage, he said to the Christian, "Can you find me a mother?"
The presence of a father is no less important, but there are certain times when a child doesn't need anything but a mother's touch. Even adults need it.
The Apostle Paul, when he was in his fifties, sent a special greeting to a colleague in Rome named Rufus. What is interesting here is that he also greets Rufus' mother, whom he considers to be his own mother (Romans 16:13). Why did Paul come to think of it that way?
During his years of ministry, Paul faced many hardships (2 Corinthians 6:4-10). It is possible that Rufus brought the weary and exhausted apostle to his home, where Paul received words of encouragement, clean clothes, and nourishing food from his mother. It is also possible that Paul gained the empathy and gentle attitude that only a mother could give from this woman. We don't know for sure, but that seems to explain his unusual greeting.
I believe God has given mothers the unique ability to show tenderness and compassion, as well as to direct the spirituality of children. Let's be thankful for our mothers and the people we have considered mothers - HVL
NOTHING MOVES A CHILD'S HEART
BUT THE TOUCH OF A MOTHER
* Take from Daily Reflections