The scripture passage for this Sunday has a lovely, feminine image of God. Appropriate for Mothers Day, right? It is nestled in apocalyptic discourse which doesn’t feel as appropriate. Nonetheless, here we are. It is always a good reminder that in the midst of beauty, we often find challenge. In the midst scarcity, we find hope. As we gather to celebrate those who mother, we are met with the same dichotomies. Some have mothers who were ideal, while others never knew their mothers. Some mothers were biological, while others were chosen. Some took to mothering naturally, while others struggled. Regardless, of our experience with mothers, Jesus reminds us that God desires to mother us in healthy protective ways. The question is, will we receive it?