Character

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus: His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, "woman, behold your son!"

Then He said to His disciple, "Behold your mother!" and from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.John 19:25-27

In agony, dying, Jesus takes time to organize His affairs.

The Israelites had protocol in regard to caring for family. Mary has other sons but Jesus is giving her to John to care for.

Does this mean they were related or is Christ superseding the OT way with a New Way?

We know John had a special relationship with Jesus, John loved at a deeper level and was loved in return. He did not make a loud noise, he was not out front beating a drum, he quietly and consistently loved.

I took my mum to see Salmon Fishing in Yemen, last night. It was the second time I had been and later I was considering what I like about the movie. I really appreciated the character of the Arab who constantly talked about faith. His ability to pray a project through and his love for his people spoke volumes to me.

I truly appreciate character in an individual, character untarnished by abuse, kept pure by faith, it is a beauty to behold.

I also think that the salmon is a work or art and speaks to me about swimming against the tide of popular opinion, all the way to truth.

My quest is for character that so blesses my world and releases faith.

Amen!