Erin

"For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
(Matthew 12:50 NIV)

The first time I read i this, I was very confused. What does he mean when he says that they are his brother and sister and mother? Eventually, I understood it a little more and started to know the real meaning behind it. To me, this verse means that if we believe in Christ, and put our trust in him, he will consider us as his brother, sister, and mother. This means that we will have a closer relationship with God. I mean, who wouldn't want to be closer to God? I think that if we obey God's commands and follow what he has planned for us, the Lord will give us something in return.