Jesus’ words to his mother Mary and his best friend John are illuminating and challenging. We revere Mary’s character, but also recognize her as a “woman of sorrows.” We witness Jesus’ gracious restoration and recommissioning of the apostle John. In these words of relationship, Jesus shows sympathy and grace as we are reminded to honor our parents and continue fulfilling the Great Commission.
The Lord is My Shepherd
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.