“But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.””Luke 8:21

Going off of yesterday’s entry of how we know that we are His because we hear His words, this scripture is a great follow up. In this passage of Luke’s account, we see Jesus’ natural family coming to see Him while he spoke to a crowd. He is informed that they want to see Him and that is His reply. It seems a little harsh, but Jesus was considering the eternal here. I think that the Nike’s slogan comes in very fitting here, “Just do it!”

We are His true family when we hear His instructions and obey them. It’s one thing to hear something. No doubt Mary, Joseph, and any siblings would’ve heard many clear things from the Son of God Himself, yet hearing isn’t the end all. We must obey. The word of God tells us that obedience is better than sacrifice in 1 Samuel 15:22.

It’s one thing if we hear the word of God, but it’s another thing to be moved to action. We can go to conferences, great church services, hear podcasts, and even hear our husband preach (oh wait I was thinking of myself;) ) and yet not do anything with the word that we received. Let’s be those that Jesus sees listening and doing His words. Let’s be brothers and sisters of the words in red.

Have a great Sunday tomorrow—hear and obey! This could look as simple as writing down 2-3 things you got out of the sermon. Pray about them and maybe even discuss with a friend or family member. Figure out a practical way you can walk out the application of the word.