Whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister
and mother (Mark 3:35).
Do you ever have any trouble with
family members? If you’re like me, that’s a resounding yes. If you have
problems with people in school, the chances are you will never have to see them
again after graduation, or at least not very often. But when it comes to
family, you have to see them at holidays, weddings, funerals, and other special
activities. It may give you comfort to know that even Jesus had problems with
His family members too.
Jesus’ own family thought He had
lost His mind. After all, He did claim to be God in the flesh. They saw Him as
too religious! Too radical!! They were concerned that He had gone off the deep
end and came to rescue Him before He damaged the family reputation too horribly
bad. They did not realize until after His resurrection that He had come from
heaven to rescue them…
Why had He left His great paying job
at the carpentry shop? He had no place to lay His head much less a few of
life’s luxuries. And who was this ragtag band of questionable disciples
following Him around everywhere He went? Tax collectors? Ugh!! Fishermen? Pew!!
His family did not understand and they definitely did not approve.
Have you ever noticed that when
someone is consumed with nutrition and health, it doesn't seem to bother their
family? If they are running every day, no one gets worried. If they are lifting
weights three or four times a week, no one is concerned. But if they are
reading their Bible every single day, the family’s alarm bells start sounding.
When someone is excited over sports, you just dismiss them as a fan. But if you
are truly excited over spiritual things and want to talk about God a lot,
people call you a fanatic. Someone once called an old-timey preacher a nut. The
preacher replied, “At least I’m fastened onto the right bolt!”
Jesus issues this invitation: “Let
me be Lord of your life.” Having your family’s approval is worth a lot, but
have the approval of heaven is priceless! Obey God today, follow His plan for
your life, and hear your Heavenly Father say, “This is my beloved child, in you
I am well pleased.” Latch onto God. Have a blessed week!!!
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