Christ, Friend of Families

Jesus loved Martha, her sister, and Lazarus. (John 11:5)

Jesus loves families! He cares about each member of your family and wants your home to always have its doors open to receive Him with love! The Lord desires to be part of our homes, to be welcomed with love, praise, and worship.

Today's verse tells us that Jesus loved a small family from Bethany—Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. These siblings served Jesus and His disciples with love and hospitality every time they passed through that region, welcoming them with warmth into their home. Martha was excellent at serving, Mary was a fervent worshiper, and Lazarus received Him with diligence.

When this family faced a terrible moment with the sickness and death of Lazarus, Jesus went to meet them. He comforted the hearts of the sisters and did something that was impossible for man—He gave Lazarus life again! And He can do the same for your family.

Jesus is the resurrection and the life; He can restore your broken marriage, He can free those trapped in addiction, He can heal broken relationships, He can heal the pain of the soul, He can carry your heavy burden. Trust in the Lord—nothing is lost!

Jesus loves your family.

- Invite Christ into your home.- The family was instituted by God from the very beginning of creation. It is the cradle of love, faith, friendship, and the consecration that Christ wants to develop in each of those who belong to Him.

- Do not stop praying for your family. Pray with your family and seek the Lord, interceding for those who are far from Him.

- God can do all things. He has not given up on your family. No matter how difficult the situation may seem, place everything in His powerful hands.

- Incorporate biblical values into your home.- Read the Bible with your family, study, sing praises, and pray together. These practices will bear spiritual fruit in everyone’s life.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, it’s wonderful to know that you care for every member of the family, for all the loved ones around us. Thank you, Jesus, for taking care of all: parents, children, spouses, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, uncles, etc., with Your love and grace.

Renew shaken relationships, transform wounded hearts, free the captives, and save those who are far from Your ways. Visit each one and help us with our needs, Father of love.

Let Your Word guide us into Your presence and may You always find a place in our home, as well as in the hearts of all.

Stay with us, Lord, and do what no one else can do! We believe in Your love and power!

In Jesus' name, we pray and thank You! Amen.