but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
(John 19:25-27 ESV)
Jesus was a wise and thorough man. He knew His responsibilities, not only as the Son of God, but also as the son of Mary. He knew He would not be around on the earth to care for her as needed, so He did what His Father would want: He selected a proxy. Not everyone can "be there" physically to meet the needs of his/her aging parents at all times. Thus, the proxy. But not just anyone will do. At Mary's side was the perfect candidate: always there for Jesus, always there for her. It's a weighty decision one should not take lightly. In a society where family has disintegrated, and where God's values are lowly esteemed, very few people get it. Jesus got it. May we get it too.
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