SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
Matthew 12:46-50
Matthew 12:50

"For whosoever shall do
the will of my Father…
the same is my brother, and sister…"

A SANCTIFIED WILL (6)

The compromising trend today is to please men and to keep fellowship with the majority in order to be accepted, approved, accredited and recognized by men regardless of God’s will and God’s Word in their personal life, worship, ministry and service! This trend is from the ecumenical mindset and movement, which accepts all as brothers and sisters in love, peace, harmony and unity despite their different beliefs and faiths. We should not be surprised as that is one of the end-time signs, paving the way to the One-world religion (Rev 13:11-18). When we do not join them to support homosexuality, same-sex marriage, or abortion, they will regard us as those who are not for love, peace, harmony and unity although we are for what is good and holy according to God’s will! May God help us not to be discouraged when others regard us as unfriendly, narrow-minded, unloving, or even dangerous due to our separation, dedication and sanctification!

Looking at the life of our Lord Jesus Christ, we know that He never compromises to please men. The Lord never receives all as His brothers or sisters, but only "whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother" (Matt 12:50). If you truly want to be the Lord’s brother or sister, you must be serious in seeking and doing God’s will, making sure that you are living according to God’s will, worshipping and serving God according to His will. You must also imitate the Lord Jesus, His life, His worship and His ministry on earth. The Lord did not join the ungodly high priests, scribes or Pharisees to worship or serve God. On the contrary, the Lord exposed their sins and rebuked them so that they might repent (Matt 23). The Lord did not believe that He had to have a music band to help His ministry. He did not clap or wave His hands, nor jump or dance in worship! The Lord always does things that please His holy Father (John 8:28-29). Yet, He suffered hatred, contempt, blasphemy, betrayal and persecutions from His sinful creatures! Do you still want to please men or please God? Will you do men’s will or God’s will?

THOUGHT: Only those who do God’s will are Jesus’ brethren.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to do Thy will wisely in all situations.