Brother, Where Art Thou?
Focused Passage: Hebrews 2:10-13
Daily Readings: Ephesians 1:3-14; Romans 5:6-8 & 8:12-25
A friend of mine and his wife are in the beginning stages of adopting a child. For a long time, Doug rejected the idea every time his wife brought up the subject. He says he had some fears. He feared the possible emotional and physical problems a child may have and his inability to cope with them. He also feared that he may not be able to bond with the child and develop a strong parent/child relationship. So Doug kept pushing the thoughts of adoption to the back of his mind. God wouldn’t let him get away with it, though. One Sunday morning at church, the pastor began to tell about his experiences with his adopted kids. The pastor showed pictures of his kids and orphans in need of parents. These pierced Doug’s heart and he began to weep. God convinced him that adoption was in His plan for Doug’s family. Now, the fear that he won’t be able to connect with his new child is gone. He says he will love this new child completely no matter what problems may arise. They will be family. Just because there may be brokenness and some rejection, Doug will love him or her.
Reminds me of how Jesus relates to us. He calls us family…His brothers and sisters. He left the glory of heaven and was willing to suffer for us to be able to have that privilege. Amazing love! How can it be? Let’s not take it for granted. (A. Wiggins)
1. Jesus left heaven’s glory to suffer here. He brought us to glory and calls us brothers and sisters. As we share in His glory, what else will we share in? Are you a willing participant?
2. What does it mean (in verse 10) that the “founder of their salvation was made perfect through suffering”? What does say about suffering in our life today?
3. What does a relationship with Christ as your Lord and brother look like? (It’s interesting that before the cross Jesus never called His followers brothers…disciples, followers, sheep, and children, but not brothers).
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