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A True Family

Does Jesus have anything to say about dealing with difficult relatives? Is there an example of Jesus bringing peace to a painful family? Yes there is. His own . . .

It may surprise you to know that Jesus had a family at all! You may not be aware that Jesus had brothers and sisters. He did. Quoting Jesus’ hometown critics, Mark wrote, “[Jesus] is just the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And His sisters are here with us” (Mark 6:3).

And it may surprise you to know that His family was less than perfect. They were. If your family doesn’t appreciate you, take heart, neither did Jesus’ . . .

[Yet] He didn’t try to control His family’s behavior, nor did He let their behavior control His. He didn’t demand that they agree with Him. He didn’t sulk when they insulted Him. He didn’t make it His mission to try to please them.

from He Still Moves Stones