Sunday of the Shepherd Boy David (G)

Mark 3:31-35

³¹ And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. ³² And a crowd was sitting around him, and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers are outside, seeking you.” ³³ And he answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” ³⁴ And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! ³⁵ For whoever does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.” 

The Shepherd Boy should yet be an example to us of Jesus' mother and brothers.  David faced down the threat of Goliath, because he trusted in the will of God to save him.  Jesus' Mother (Mary) and brothers are seeking Jesus.  Why are they seeking him?  Why do they not just come in?

His family is seeking him because he has become an embarrassment to the family.  They do not come into, because their goal is to get him away from the public.  Think of how your neighbor's actions effect your property value.  Think of how your brother's actions, effect your reputation.  Think of the implication here.

Jesus looks around the room at people that are longing to hear what he has to say.  He does not turn his back on them.  He stays with them reminds them to do the Will of God.  The Will of God may be for us to pick up a sling.  The Will of God may be for us to teach the Word of God truthfully.  The Will of God may even be for us to suffer on account of our sins, or to discipline us.

For Jesus when he prays the will of God was for him to take the cup of God's wrath and drink it on our behalf.  Jesus follows the will of God.  Jesus' brothers should also be expected to follow the will of God.  Therefore, through the power of the Holy Spirit, God has given you the power to turn from your wickedness and call upon the Lord and serve him.