Who Is My Brother?

Republished from February 23, 2009

In 3 of the 4 Gospels of the Bible, the story of Jesus valuing His spiritual family over His biological one is depicted:

"While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. Then one said to Him, ‘Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.’ But He answered and said to the one who told Him, ‘Who is My mother and who are My brothers?’ And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, ‘Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.’” ~ Matthew 12:46-50

Clearly, this was an important message that God wanted to convey to us, His people.

No matter how close our blood bonds are, they are nothing compared with the bond we should have with God.

At the end of the day, there’s nobody who will love you better or stronger.

God bless,
J.W.

Who Is My Brother?

“While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. Then one said to Him, ‘Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.’ But He answered and said to the one who told Him, ‘Who is My mother and who are My brothers?’ And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, ‘Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.’” ~ Matthew 12:46-50

In 3 of the 4 synoptic gospels, the story of Jesus claiming His spiritual family over His biological one is depicted.

Clearly, this was an important message that God wanted to convey to us, His people.

No matter how close our blood bonds are, they are nothing compared with the bond we should have to God.

At the end of the day, there’s nobody who will love you better or stronger.

God bless,
J.W.

Friend of God - Part 2

“So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.” ~ Exodus 33:11

Often times, we, as Christians, fail miserably when it comes to witnessing to others about God.

Why?

Because we talk about God like he’s some far away being in a distant land.

We even talk to God that way.

We say things like “God, show up today” or “God, just come by here and bless us.”

Don’t we know that God is ever-present?

He’s always with us.

In fact, the Bible says He is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.

So, why do we talk about Him the way we do?

God wants to be our best friend. He doesn’t ask for much. Just that we would relate to Him in a very real and intimate way.

So, have you talked to God as you would a friend yet?

God bless,
J.W.