Good Morning!! Many today, and through the centuries since Jesus spoke these words,
have claimed affiliation with Him. But Jesus' own words rebuke His
would-be, fair-weather, so-called family members. Not those who gather large crowds in my name, or gain political clout
by my name, or salve their guilty consciences with my name are mine,
says Jesus, but those who hear and obey God's Word. Those who have a
true and permanent relationship with me, are those who are receptive to
God's Word.
He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice."—Luke 8:21 (NIV)
Even in the presence of His biological mother, and siblings, Jesus
had a high view of Scripture. He reminds us that a true connection to Christ, is not made or
maintained through family affiliation. For the definition of His
disciples, Jesus purposefully chose the rock-solid, unchanging Word of
God as the meter of true religion.
Philanthropy does not a Christian make. Good intentions or family
pedigree do not define the child of God.
Rather God's Word is the simple, sole barometer that Jesus gives us with which to measure our relationship with Him.
Rather God's Word is the simple, sole barometer that Jesus gives us with which to measure our relationship with Him.
Lord, we want to be a Christian, through and trough. Amen.
"Feed Your faith, and your doubts will starve to death."
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