Mark 3:35
   Again, Jesus is not undermining the family. Instead, he is simply establishing the fact that everything must be built upon our relationship with Almighty God. No matter whether it be our flesh and blood family, our relationship to other believers, our relationship to the world around us, our relationship to creation, or any other thing, it must be based upon our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and God the Father. Our position in the family of God is the foundation stone, and everything in our life must be built from that. Our relationship to our physical brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, must all be based upon our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church.
   Why is this important, we might ask? Well, there are many who try to compartmentalize their relationship with God. They try to say ‘Well here’s my church life, here’s my secular life, here’s my family life’. They try to put God in a certain section of their lives, and leave him there. You simply cannot do that. God comes first! If your choice is between your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, and your physical brother or sister, Jesus comes first. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances may be, your relationship with the Lord, your salvation, your obedience to the will of God the Father, is the foundation of what your life is all about as a Christian.

Bible Reading: James 5:1-1 Peter 3:22

Scripture Memory: 1 John 1:7 “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for yet another day to bring all the blessing and honor and glory to You. Lord, you give us the ability to do so much when we realize that it is in you that we can do it. Through Christ, nothing is impossible for us who love God. We are nothing. We are less than nothing. And yet, in Christ we can be all that you would ever want us to be. You work in us! That is the most amazing thought! Thank you for your love for us, that you are interested in using our lives, and giving us the ability to do things for your cause. To be involved in spreading the gospel to this world is a great privilege and joy! May our daily lives sing praises to your wisdom and majesty. May our actions and thoughts bring glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for Easter Sunday! Pray for our missionaries.

Journal Entry #15092