On one occasion, a group of relatives -no doubt including Jesus' brothers-decided to go and "seize" Jesus. They were actually saying: "He has gone out of his mind.: (Mark3:21, 31) Mary, of course, thought no such thing, but she went with her sons, perhaps in the hope that they would learn something that would help them grow in faith. Did they? Although Jesus kept Jesus kept performing astounding works and teaching wonderful truths, Mary's others sons still did not believe. Did she wodner, in near exaspertion, just what Jesus would to reach their hearts?
Do you live in a religously divided hom? Mary's faith can teach you a great deal. She did not give up on her unbelieving relatives. Rather, she chose to let htem see that her faith brough her joy and peace of mnd. On the other hand, she remained supportive of her faithful son. Did she miss Jesus? Did she at wish that he were still at home with her and her family? If so, she kept her feelings in check. She saw it as a privilege to be supportive and encouraging to Jesus. Can you likewise help your children to to put God first in life?
Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/MARY -"A LONG SWORD WILL BE RUN THROUGH YOU"
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