Did Jesus miss his mom when he went to heaven? - odd things in the Bible #6

I read about the affection and constant support that Mary gives Jesus, her oldest son. She is part of the inner circle of women who tend to him and the needs of his disciples. Present right to the end, Mary is at the cross when Jesus is crucified.

As I read about the crucifixion of Jesus and his final instruction to his disciple John, I wonder if he was already missing his mom - pre-grieving, as we call it today.

Meanwhile, standing near 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 beside her, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. John 19:25-27

Remember how you missed your family when you moved to a new city? When you moved to college or a new job? And how you looked forward to seeing your family again?

I wonder if Jesus was already missing his mom as he hung on the cross. He was going back to his Heavenly Father. He'd see his mom after his resurrection but then he would be gone. They'd be separated. He'd have to wait to see her in person until she died and joined him in heaven.

Paul's writing makes it clear that Jesus is still fully God and fully human in his current state.

“For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” – 1 Timothy 2:5 (ESV).

 So there might have been years when they were separated. Even in death, he wanted to make sure Mary was taken care of.

Reflection: How can you demonstrate care for your parents - or your family?

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