The True Family ( Matthew 12:50 )

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Matthew 12:50

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Here Christ was showing the body of Christ as a family. Those who are part of the family are those who do the will of the Father. That is one thing that does bother me today is sadly instead of people identifying themselves as brothers and sisters in Christ they identify themselves as by their denominations. Friends we need to identify ourselves with Christ. I read no where in the bible where it says to be a this or that denomination. Instead it emphasizes how we are a body of believers( 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 4:4 ). In fact when Paul wrote to the church in Corinth in his first letter he emphasized there should be no division( 1 Corinthians 12:25 ). Friends as many body parts work together for the whole so should we as the body of Christ.

I remember talking to a friend once in an instant message window and despite we are both Christians he called me by denomination. I asked him why he didn't call me brother. All he could say is because where I go to church. That right there made something clear to me. There are folks going to church and base that single fact that they are a Christian. Being a Christian so much more. It is about having a relationship with God. Jesus said this so clearly in Mark when talked to the pharisees how they honor God with their lips,but their hearts were far from Him. What Jesus was getting across is we need to have a deep relationship with God. The pharisees knew the Word of God,but they never let it sink into their hearts. So friends remember those who are believers are your brothers and sisters. For anyone who does the will of the Father is part of the family.

For anyone reading this tonight who has not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal savior I invite you to do so. Ask Him into your heart and admit your a sinner in need of His forgiveness. Be real with Him and cast all your worries, doubts, and fears at His feet, the feet of mercy for He cares for you( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Repent of your old ways and instead find your identity in Jesus Christ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). Don't let your past or not being perfect get in the way( Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:23 ). Instead bring yourself before His mercy( Luke 18:13 ). He is waiting on you with arms wide open( John 3:16 ). In those arms you will find love( John 15:13 ), mercy( Romans 5:6-8 ), forgiveness( 1 John 1:9 ), and a grace that is sufficient( 2 Corinthians 12:9 ). Will you choose Him? Will you let Him set you free from the bonds of sin( John 8:36 ) ?I encourage you to do so. This is the single greatest choice you will ever make. It is a matter of life and death, life and death eternally( John 3:18 ). Don't wait make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 ) !


God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><