GOD'S WORD
My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God and do it. Luke 8:21
Here Jesus describes his spiritual family members. Many today 1 land through the centuries since Jesus spoke these words, have claimed to have a relationship with Him. But Jesus own words rebuke those who claim to know Him but live contrary to his word
Not those who gather large crowds in my name, or gain earthly riches 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.
What a high view of Scripture Jesus had! Even in the presence of His biological mother and siblings, Jesus starkly 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 eternal, unchanging Word of God as the meter of true faith in God.
Philanthropy does not make a Christian. Good intentions or family pedigree does not define the child of God. Rather God's Word is the simple, sole barometer that Jesus gives us with which measure our relationship with Him.
What is your relationship with Jesus? Do you merely approve of Him, or do you obey Him?
Prayer: Lord, give me a heart that loves and obey your word.
Scriptural Reading: Luke 8:19-21
