Family Matters

1969 was the last time we had all been together. Cousins from five different states traveled last summer to our home in Colorado for a wonderful reunion.

Here is me with two of these cousins celebrating our birthdays 55 years ago. Don’t I look happy? I think this was before I liked girls!

Why is family important? What constitutes family?

Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:47-50

Jesus was saying that His family is not biological, but spiritual. Made up of people who live to please the Father.

I attend a spiritual family reunion every week with several men in our city. A year ago, most of us were strangers. Today we are family in the truest sense. What unites us is a deep desire to please our Father.

Whether it’s biological or spiritual. Family matters.

I love my long lost biological cousins. Since we won’t be alive in 2079, we’ve decided not to wait another 55 years until we see each other again!

Besides, I plan that year to be at another family reunion. One that will last forever!

“Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.” Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬ ‭