19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. (Luke 8:19-21 KJV)
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers
Jesus encourages faithful hearers by showing how he values them more than even his own family (Luke 8:19-21). A crowd surrounded him so tightly that his mother and brothers couldn’t reach him. Rather than interrupting his preaching, they waited outside, possibly concerned that he was exhausting himself.
But Jesus refused to stop his work to speak with them. Doing his Father’s will was his priority. He declared that those who hear God’s word and obey it are his true family. They are dearer to him than even his earthly relatives.