Friends,
There are few people on earth that can cause as much hurt and sorrow as our family. The wounds of a father or mother can take a lifetime to heal. Hurtful words from a son or daughter can devastate a parent. And brothers and sisters seem to know just the thing to say to inflict the most damage in the least amount of time. The natural bonds that exist between family members cannot be denied. They are as real as the sunrise.
But while cannot - nor should not - wish them away, we must put them and keep them in their proper perspective.
Mark 3:35
For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.
[NKJV]
At this point in the Gospel, Jesus is speaking to a multitude of followers, and specifically to His twelve true disciples. And He is speaking to you and me. When He redeemed us, He made us new creations. He not only translated us into the Kingdom of God, He adopted us into His family. We are now sons and daughters of the Most High God. Our obligation to give honor and respect to our parents, children and siblings is never diminished. However our affection and devotion are now directed towards this new, eternal family: to our Father, who reigns from Heaven; to our Savior, who calls Himself our brother and friend; to one another, who are among the least of these.
Sisters and brothers, use this reality to bring healing to your heart. Your everlasting family is here.
Be encouraged, Jose
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