The Family Of Jesus

 Mark 3:31-35

Who Are My Mother And My Brothers?

³¹ Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. ³² A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside looking for you.”

³³ “Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked.

³⁴ Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! ³⁵ Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”

Who would not like to be a brother and sister of  Jesus?  It's possible,  just do God's will.  Ah,  therein lies the rub.  What is God's will as opposed to my will?  How do I know the difference?  How can I keep from duping myself, or slipping into complacency, as did the Pharisee who justified himself by his donations to the temple? A friend, a spiritual director, someone we trust can help us retain a true picture of ourselves. Let us not be afraid to face these questions if we are sincere about being a member of the family of Jesus.

Bro. Rene