The Family Of Jesus

 Luke 8: 19-21

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers

¹⁹ Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. ²⁰ Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”

²¹ He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

 Jesus presents a "golden opportunity" for us to become members of his family:  simply keep the word of God and put it into practice.  Perhaps not so simple when trying to be family with those who disagree with us, who are never satisfied, who always have the better way, the only way to do things, whose moods shift like an undulating wave ranging from satisfaction to unsatisfaction in a matter of minutes, or whose lives center on themselves. Yes, putting God's word into practice demands prayer, patience and purpose. May we not give up our pursuit of this ideal, remembering that grace makes all things possible.

Bro. Rene