“He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:48-50 (NIV)
It is good to be a part of a family and especially to be a part of God's family. Some people find themselves alone in this world but today's promise is for everyone, if they choose, to be a part of God's family. This was a time in Jesus' ministry that his immediate family came to see him. When Jesus was told his mother and brothers were asking after him, he asked the question in this verse. Pointing to those who were with him listening to his teaching he identified them as his family. Jesus considered his family to be all those who followed and did the will of His Father in heaven. Jesus included us as well when he said “whoever does the will of my Father in heaven” is my family. All who believe are brothers and sisters of Christ – that's the promise we have.
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