John 20:1-18
How's your family life? Today (Tuesday) we find ourselves at the Garden Tomb. Towards the end of our passage (John 20:1-18) there is this wonderful exchange between Mary Magdalene and Jesus. Now I particularly like verse 17 because of Jesus' words. He tells Mary to deliver this message to the disciples--that He is returning to "My Father and your father, to my God and your God." Two words (one word really, just used twice) communicated to me loud and clear. It was the word "your." Jesus saying "your Father" and "your God" told me unequivocally that I am a part of God's family.
So how do you see yourself fitting into this family? Do you feel like you're immediate or more like a distant relative? Regardless of your answer, what are some ways we can continue to work on having and keeping an intimate relationship with the Lord? Tami W.
i know that i am apart of God's family, like a 3or 4 cousin the ones you speak to but don't really claim sometimes...we can spend time in God's word and get to know him closer, spend time in conversation with him and not a monologue but i dialog and allow him to answer us....
In John 17:20 Jesus says, " Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on Me through their word". So I am in God's family because I believe in Him and trust Him.
We have to read His Word daily and pray without ceasing. We must share His word with others, we can do this through email, by phone or just taking to people sharing our testimonies of how Great is our God. He is awesome. Every morning I get up and do my devotions. I have a cup of coffee and then go on the computer and read my BTTB Bible studies and devotions. And I share certain devotions or studies with families and friends. Persons have comeback to me thanking me for sharing these BTTB devotions and how much they needed them that day. I feel good that some one is drawing closer to God.
I have also scheduled during the day a time for praise and worship, a time for praying for family, friends and the world. Finally, I give thanks to God for the day.
Nothing pulls me away from my early morning devotion. Other circumstances may hinder the time of my other devotions but I still do them. It is good to pray for others and may God continue to give us the strength to continue because we cannot do it alone.
Blessings...