When a woman in the crowd of followers exclaimed, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth …”  Jesus made this a teaching moment by replying, “Blessed rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey it.”  Thereby, He clarified that the spiritual birth and compliance with the Gospel message was the principal criteria for favor in God’s Kingdom.  God doesn’t have any grandchildren.  Only children.

DAILY PRAYER:  Father, grace me to be obedient to You in every thing I do.  I want to live in the fullness of Your blessing.

DAILY READING:  Luke 10.11