God Changes Families

God Changes Families

They all continued praying together with some women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and Jesus’ brothers.

Acts 1:14

God has proven himself as a faithful father. Now it falls to us to be trusting children. Let God give you what your family doesn’t. Let him fill the void others have left. Rely upon him for your affirmation and encouragement. Look at Paul’s words: “You are God’s child, and God will give you the blessing he promised, because you are his child” (Gal. 4:7, emphasis added).

Having your family’s approval is desirable but not necessary for happiness and not always possible. Jesus did not let the difficult dynamic of his family overshadow his call from God. And because he didn’t, [his family] chapter has a happy ending. . . .

He gave them space, time, and grace. And because he did, they changed. . . . One brother became an apostle (Gal. 1:19) and others became missionaries (1 Cor. 9:5).

He Still Moves Stones