the good and perfect gift

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. James 1:17 NLT

This was written by James the brother of Jesus. Jesus was the most perfect gift given from above, yet, for the longest time James was one who was offended by His sudden divinity. Jesus must have been a typical brother.  I don't know how it escaped James that Jesus did not sin, perhaps he thought Him to be  goody-two-shoes, or some such.

Imagine growing up with the Son of God. I wonder what Jesus' sisters thought? Did they suspect? I can only speculate, until I meet them. 

Jesus was the eldest.  I am the eldest. Having two other sisters I understand rivalry and jealousy. One of my sisters was too young to care, I am 9 years older, the other did, ferociously so. The oldest has more responsibility but usually this comes with benefits. I went to the movies by myself, had a boyfriend first, learned to drive first, I did many things first and my sister boiled, caught at home with the family. I took no notice,  she did not affect me. We see one instance where Jesus was told his mother and brothers were outside to see him. He said: who are my mother and brothers but those to hear my voice and do what I say (Matt 12:46). That would not have gone down well.

Nonetheless, James had the revelation and we benefited. Praise God!