“For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.”
The Loneliness
Jesus names this direct, remarkable claim here, worth examining closely, whosoever shall do the will of God, this described family relationship extended beyond mere biology, worth holding as this movement’s own needed picture, genuine family membership grounded in this described, shared obedience.
This is worth applying against however much your own sense of family has remained limited to biological relationships alone, without this further, described extension, worth considering who around you might genuinely, actually qualify as this described brother, sister, or mother, through this shared, described obedience.
Notice this was spoken while his own biological family stood outside, worth holding as remarkable context, worth examining what this suggests about the actual, potential breadth of genuine family, extending even beyond biological connection when this described, shared will of God is genuinely present.
Consider today who around you might genuinely qualify as this described family, through shared obedience to God’s will, not biological connection alone, and practice treating them today with this described, genuine familial regard, worth extending this whole book’s exploration of family this practically, concretely.
Live As Family
- Consider who around you might genuinely qualify as family through shared obedience to God.
- Practice treating this person today with genuine, familial regard, not merely acquaintance.
- Reflect on family’s own potential breadth, extending beyond biological connection alone.
Prayer
Lord, whosoever does your will is my brother, my sister, my family. Let me practice this genuine, familial regard today, toward those who share this obedience with me. Amen.
Carry this today
Genuine family extends to whoever shares obedience to God’s will, not biological connection alone.