June 25, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Wednesday,
“But He said, ‘More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!’”
(Luke 11:28).
Jesus commented on what a woman in the crowd shouted out, “…Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!”
This woman, most likely was a mother herself and acquainted with mothering a child. She also recognized who Jesus was and how special He was. To her being His mother would be a special privilege.
Jesus could have accepted the compliment and thanked God for His mother Mary, who was also His follower. After all, did not the angel tell Mary in Luke 1:28, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.” So many exalt Mary to as high a place in heaven with Jesus. She like everyone was a sinner, needing to be saved. She was not divine.
Jesus turned this woman’s comment around to include every believer. He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.” Jesus shows His priority on those who read and obey the Scriptures. All of us should strive to hear and obey His Word daily.
It also reminds me of the incident when Mary and her other children came to see Jesus. Someone told Him that they were outside waiting. On that occasion Jesus pointed to His disciples and said they were His mother, and sisters, and brothers. This doesn’t mean that He didn’t love His natural family, which He did; but He shows the closer spiritual relationships with the people of God. I feel closer to my brothers and sisters in Christ than to my natural family.
Let us strive to be obedient to the Word daily and live close to Jesus and the saints of God. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.
We draw near to the Lord who loves us so much.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 