The Family of Christ

Read: Proverbs 18:1; Acts 2:42-47; Matthew 12:47-50.

"Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" Then he pointed to his disciples and said, "Look, these are my mother and brothers Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." Matthew 12:48-50 NLT

In the above scripture Jesus begins to set us up for a new revelation of people who follow him. When we enter the kingdom of God by asking Jesus into our life we receive salvation, hope a new life and one more thing among everything else. We are now a part of the family of Christ. In the book of Ephesians we see the church represented in a variety of ways. The church is a body, it's an army and it's a bride. One of the most important functions of the church is that it is a family. We have been adopted (Ephesians 1:5) by God into his family and are now his sons and daughters.

There are so many benefits and responsibilities that come with being a part of a family. Each and everyone of us has a role and responsibilities to take care of as members of the family of Christ. There are no free loaders in this family. There are no 29-year-old-single-people-with-no-job living-in-their-momma's-basement in this family. Each person is very important and has a role.

Many people have come from a broken home. It is not common anymore for people to have a proper understanding of how a family should act and function. They don't know what a true father does, acts like and how they love. They don't understand what a true mother should do and how they act and love. They are in the dark when it comes to being a true brother or sister. They need a lesson in what it means to be a part of a family. This week will be dedicated to shaping your view of how a family should act and interact. It'll show you the relationships you need in your life and role you play.

If you have a warped understanding of family I want you to read 1 Corinthians 13. This chapter is about love and the foundation of your Church Family is love and a desire to serve one another. Also read Philippians 2:3. God has a family for you a Father, mother, brothers and sisters that are a part of his family.

Prayer: Father help me to understand the family of Christ. Take any fear or previous bad experiences I've had and give me a proper outlook on your family.