Tuesday July 23, 2024

Matthew 12:46-50

Jesus was speaking to the crowds when his mother and his brothers appeared; they were standing outside and were anxious to have a word with him

I know there is some “holy” slant to this reading but for me it is one of Jesus most painful episode. People thought he had gone mad. Pause and think about that. They thought he should be taken to a psychiatric hospital. Why? He was talking out of his head. That is a very American way of saying it by the way.

Back in the old country we still see mad people walking around. They get their food from waste bins, their hair is unkept, and they go around having conversations with people who are not there. There is a saying among my people that death is kinder than being mad. Anyway you get the point. This is as bad as it gets.

So they called his mama to come and get him. A word to the wise here …. Don’t call mama.

At some point in your life, you will be misunderstood. It is coming if you have not already undergone it. I want you to be calm through it all. Heck you might also misunderstand yourself.

Years ago Ms Kay May placed her hand on my chest and said with tears in her eyes. “Never ever doubt yourself father, you are doing God’s work.” Now I am crying. We shall talk tomorrow.

Love ya