Big Enough Brother

Are you a big brother or sister? Maybe you are “big enough” to do things that the other children can’t. You can use electric tools and be trusted with bigger jobs. You know what is right and can tell the younger ones what to do. But are you big enough to love and serve them?

You see, Jesus was a big brother, too. He knew what was right. His parents trusted him with big responsibilities. And Jesus had big dreams and desires. He had come to fix the world’s problems. But he also knew that God’s plans were better than his. So he humbled himself to be a big brother. A brother big enough to serve. And do you know what? That is one of the greatest jobs of all.

Jesus was big enough to listen to his parents and obey them. And he was big enough to care about other people. That’s because his heart was filled with the love of God. There was no room for selfishness or pride there! If his brother had trouble, Jesus patiently helped him out. Even if it was the third or fourth time. Did he get annoyed when a little sister interrupted his work? No, he stopped to care. And whenever there was a hard job to do, Jesus willingly did it. He trusted God for everything he needed. And so he became the Big Brother that everyone loved and trusted.

Do you want to know Jesus’ secret? Ask for God’s love to serve others today. He is able to give you a big enough heart.

Jesus said, “But he that is _____ among you shall be your _____.”* (Matthew 23:11)