From the beginning God created women to fulfill a special role in His world. Many of God’s characteristics are seen more clearly in motherhood. Matthew records Jesus’ words addressing Jerusalem “How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings…” Elsewhere, God cares for his people like an eagle hovering over her young and with anger like a mother bear robbed of her cubs . Isaiah likens God’s memory and comfort for His people to a nursing mother.
“God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
Genesis 1:27
