Our practice of taking a day to honor our mothers is certainly a practice in accord with Scripture. It is not a holy day, marking an important event in the life of Christ, but it is a fine cultural practice. But what could it have to do with the Lord’s Supper?
Everything in the world teaches us something about God, if we have ears to hear it. Every relationship we have reveals something important about God, and this includes our relationships with our mothers. This is not to accommodate the feminist conceit that God has “a feminine side,” but rather to acknowledge that all things declare His glory.
For example, one of the things that our mothers do is prepare food for us. They think ahead, they prepare the menu, they shop, they set the table, and they cook. This happens so routinely that for many children it takes years to realize that this is not something that happens by itself. And God also does this. Scripture says that He prepares a table for us, even if in the presence of our enemies. External obstacles do not deter Him.
God prepares a Table, and this is that Table. The fare is simple, but it is wisdom for the upright. The bread and wine might seem like the preparations were spare, but this meal cost more than any other meal possibly could. Our redemption, Scripture teaches, was not secured by means of precious gold or jewels, but rather through the blood of Jesus Christ—offered for blessing through this cup to those who have sincere faith.