God's Glory Church

“And they were tempted by Him…” – Mark 6:3
John was appointed a professor at a prestigious college. His older brother David was happy for him, but, as brothers should be, he couldn’t help teasing John about the way he had knocked him to the ground once when they were boys. John has come a long way in life, but he will always be David’s little brother.

Sometimes it’s hard to impress the family, even if you’re the Messiah. Jesus grew up among the people of Nazareth, so it was difficult for them to believe in His uniqueness. And yet they were amazed by Him. “What kind of miracles are done by His hands? Isn’t He a carpenter, the son of Mary?” (Mr. 6:2-3). Jesus remarked: “There is no prophet without honor, except in his homeland, and in his family, and in his house” (v. 4). These people knew Jesus well, but they did not believe that He was the Son of God.

Perhaps you grew up in a devout family, and your earliest memories involve going to church and singing hymns. With Jesus there is always a feeling of family warmth. If you believe and follow Him, then Jesus is your family. He “is not ashamed to call [us] brethren” (Heb. 2:11). Jesus is our elder Brother in God’s family (Rom. 8:29), and that is a great privilege!

Aren’t you glad that Jesus is your family, and even more than family? May He become more and more personal and special to you as you follow Him.

How did you personally come to know Jesus Christ? What can you do to make Him special to you?
Dear Jesus, thank you for bringing me into God’s family.
Author: Mike Whittmer