Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.
John 19:27
The balance Jesus achieved in His life here as the Son of Man speaks to me of our responsibilities as God’s children in this life. Jesus was dying for the sin of the world. He was drinking the cup of wrath for all of our sins. He was in the very act of providing Salvation for the world when He took care of His family responsibilities.
I think it is a mistake when we try to put our priorities in a purely hierarchical system. We can’t stop being a father, mother, employee, etc. to be a Christian. We can’t give up our Christian values to advance our position either. As Christians we are called by God to be responsible to all of the relationships He has given us. When we are good parents, or employees we are good Christians. And being a good Christian only makes us better in our relationships. Being responsible to Jesus is loving our neighbors. Walking in the fear of God is reaching out to meet the social needs around us. (See James 1:27)
Jesus is our example in this. He lost none of the disciples that were truly following Him. He always had them on His mind. When He fed the 5,000 He made 12 baskets of leftovers. One basket for each one to carry home to their family. Whenever He confronted the Pharisees He was teaching the 12. Before He went to the cross He spent His last hours preparing them. And in the garden when He was arrested He arranged for their escape. This is also our Mission: Love God & Love People.
Behold Your Brothers and Sisters,
Pastor Jason
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