Mother's Day Haikus Part 4: 2 John, Kyria Electa

Our 4^th of 5 specific mothers on this Mother’s Day comes from 2^nd John in the New Testament.

KYRIA ELECTA

Mother of children

Physical, spiritual

Early church pastor

2^nd John says it is addressed to a specific mother and her children. Her name ‘Kyria’ translated to English from Greek literally means ‘Lady’ and her other name ‘Electa’ literally means ‘chosen’. Thus, the NIV reads this letter as written to the chosen lady. Kyria Electa was chosen as one of the first Christian pastors. She encouraged her children - those who have come to faith through her and presumably her natural born children as well. John sent her this letter of encouragement and it is neat because he concluded this short letter by sending greetings from the children of another woman pastor/teacher in the church.

God has used and is using many mothers and others in many roles in His church. Mothers especially are great teachers of their children. In times gone past before daycares and kindergartens moms were the primary teachers of the next generation. It is my hope that we would all be encouraged as Kyria Electa to continue to teach and care for one another.

Let us pray. Lord God, we pray that we will faithfully care for and teach those you give us to teach and we thank You for the many people You have provided and continue to provide to care for and to teach us. Amen.

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