Family

Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. And he was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you." But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it." Luke 8: 19-20

This verse always caught my attention. Jesus' love for God was so deep and unconditional, that he specifically says that his mother and brothers are those who not only hear the word of God, but PUT it into "practice" (in some versions). This is just an amazing scripture to me. Obviously, I could never get to Jesus' level, but I don't think I could ever deny my family.

However, Jesus was not denying his family here as most people probably read this. The crowds that gathered to listen to Jesus' teachings usually didn't fully grasp the true meaning of his words and teachings. In fact, most people didn't...which ultimately caused Jesus' fate.

It's here that I understand how important the church is and how important it is to attend church. Whether it be at a physical building or someone's house. Simply put, the church is considered the "body"

Yes, I have a family. A family that comes directly from my blood line. But, family is just not limited to the flesh. My family, or my brothers and sisters, are those people belonging to the body of Christ. Christians...simply stated. Those who accept Jesus, his teachings, repent and are baptized. What the Bible refers to as Christians. These are the people I will see in the next life. These are the people that hear God's word and put it into practice.

Boldness

Psalm 42: 1-3
As the deer longs for streams of water,
so I long for you, O God.
I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I go and stand before him?
Day and night I have only tears for food,
while my enemies continually taunt me, saying,
“Where is this God of yours?”

Today, during my quiet time, I read this verse. It reminded me how I need to be more bold. But more importantly, how I need God each and every day in my life. It's easy to fall away into the dark. And in order for me to walk in my faith, I need God daily in my life and in everything that I do.

Sometimes I get caught up with my work. I try to think that my job is just a way to finance me and Emma. It's not my life and I try to not let it consume me, but it does. A LOT...It's just the nature of the business. A lot of the people around me are worldly people. Well, most of the people around me are worldly. Every single day I come across people that are lost. I know that they are lost. Its obvious by the way they are living their lives. And I wonder...and think how I use to be like them. I want to help. I want to share my faith with them, or just plant a seed. I just need to be more bold. And pray. I pray for boldness and I pray that God can be a part of my life each and every day. Give me the strength.

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