Matthew 12:46-50
While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, wanting to speak to him. Someone told him, "Look, your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you." But to the one who had told him this, Jesus replied, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" And pointing to his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers! For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."

We are again reminded to widen the scope of our priorities. Is our focus on the people of our immediate surroundings or is it on the totality of God's kingdom and all that are invited into it? What kind of calling from God most readily draws you from your own circle into a larger awareness?

We have our staff meeting today. Pray for the church both locally and universal!