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Jane Denniston January 15, 2017 0 0

Matthew 12:46-50

Jesus’ mother and brothers

46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, ‘Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.’

48 He replied to him, ‘Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?’49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers.50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.’

God in heaven,

Lord of all,

what a privilege to call you Father!

Jesus, Prince of peace

King and Counsellor

what an honour to call you Brother!

Spirit, comforter,

guide and helpmeet,

what a freedom

to be included in the heavenly family

through your power and agency.

 

Triune God,

we praise and thank you

for loving us,

for accepting us,

for including us

in your relationship of love.

Help us to be worthy of that love;

Help us to be mindful of our place.

May we always find our home

within this family.