*DAILY DEW 27/APRIL/2023* *Servants of Jesus* _Key Bible Text:_ *"Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called"* (Jude 1:1 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ Jude wrote calling himself a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James. Truth is, Jude like James, are half brothers of Jesus. *"Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?"* (Matthew 13:55 ASV) This Judas is same as Jude. It is important to note that Jude could have readily associated & introduced himself as Jesus' brother. It is not an easy feat to be from the same biological family and parent as Jesus. Is it? However, Jude was very sensitive and totally spiritually aligned. He rather placed himself as a servant of Jesus than lay claim to his relationship to Jesus biologically speaking. What does this teach us? *Wherefore we henceforth know no man after the flesh: even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more.* (2 Corinthians 5:16 ASV) It is not by associating with Jesus in the flesh that makes for salvation or spiritual growth. It is being obedient to the word of God, that makes the real difference. By identifying themselves as servants of Jesus, they show their determination and priority to obey Jesus. They show that they understood who Jesus truly was. In our relationship with Jesus, we can address ourselves as brothers or sisters of Jesus, but what is most important is our ability to obey His words. Obedience to Christ is the true definition of service to Christ. And when we truly obey Jesus (serve him) then are we his brothers and sisters indeed! _MEDITATION:_ *"While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said,Behold my mother and my brethren!For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother."* Matthew 12:46-50 (KJV) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_APRIL,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.