John 19

As Christ Jesus was suspended on the execution cross, He saw His mother and others grieving at the sight of Him in agony. John was standing next to Mary, and Jesus took the opportunity to establish an important principle … that Mary and John were related NOT in the flesh, but in the Spirit … members of God’s family. This relationship transcended that of mere earthly family relationships.

Often, our church relationships become more close and vital than our natural family relationships. Of course, if our natural family become Christians also, we are related on both levels. This becomes a very strong relationship. After all, the natural earthly family is a picture of the Heavenly, Spiritual family.

When you win a person to Christ, they become so much more than a mere friend or acquaintance. They become related to you in an eternal relationship in God’s family.