https://odb.org/2023/08/15/jesus-our-brother
Theologically, we know that we are children of the most high God, the Great I Am, the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Paul used the term “co-heirs” with Christ in Romans 8:17, and thus Jesus is our elder brother. While all that is true, Christ is also our Master and Saviour. He is also the true one and only Son of God. So it’s hard to imagine Jesus being like the elder brother who stepped in front of his sister and got his face mauled by the dog that required 90 stitches to his face with reconstructive surgery. You may catch the story here on Bridger Walker: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/good-news/mauled-boy-bridger-walker-unveils-incredible-transformation/news-story/c9885817fcfd5f4657a0308873ca2384
But the truth is as much as Jesus is our Lord and Saviour, He is also our friend and brother. As much as Bridger Walker was heroic and brave in sacrificing himself to save his sister, Jesus died a more horrific death on the cross for our sins 2,000 years ago. He was a totally innocent and sinless man, and He died for our sins to break the yoke of slavery and free us from the sting of sin, death. Jesus sacrificed His life on the cross for us so that we may have eternal life and one day live with God forever in our midst. He has gone before us to prepare a room for us in our Heavenly Father’s mansion of many rooms.
This morning, if we are going through something or if we are nervous about anything or fearful over a matter, know that Jesus is our elder brother and that He stands alongside with us. On this earth, I have lost my father and mother – they are now with God. I only have a younger sister who is far away in another continent. I never had an elder brother in real life. Yet I know Christ is that elder brother I never had. I can confide in Him and pour out all my fears and trepidation, all my anxieties and feelings on the things I’m going through. I know that Jesus will be with me all the remaining days of my life here and for eternity! Thank you, Lord Jesus, my Saviour, friend, and King, who is also my elder brother. Praise the Lord for His goodness and grace and mercy!
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