There’s no doubt that family is important. But what does the Bible say about family? In this blog post, we’ll look at God’s plan for His people – and how that plan extends to our families. We’ll also explore the idea of “mimetic desire” and how it can help us to understand God’s love for us better.
The Chosen is a new series about the life of Jesus Christ, told from the perspective of His disciples. The series has been incredibly popular, and for a good reason. It’s beautifully filmed, well-acted, and provides a unique perspective on the familiar story of Jesus.
Binge Jesus Collection: The series begins with the very familiar story of Jesus’ birth. But rather than focus on the nativity scene, The Chosen instead focuses on the family dynamics at play.
When we think about family, the first thing that comes to mind is likely our personal experiences. Maybe we have fond memories of spending time with our parents and siblings, or maybe our family relationships are a bit more complicated. But what does the Bible say about family?
In Genesis 12:12-20, God tells Abraham to leave his home and go to a land that He will show him. Abraham obeys, even though it means leaving his family behind. And as a result, God blesses Abraham and makes him into a great nation. We see from this story that God values obedience above all else – even when it’s difficult.
But what does this have to do with families? If we look at the bigger picture, we see that God has a plan for His people – and that plan includes our families. In Ephesians, Paul tells us that God chose us “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 11:11). And in Deuteronomy, Moses tells the Israelites that they are “a treasured possession … a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Deuteronomy 14:21).
So what does this mean for us? It means that we are part of something bigger than ourselves – something miraculous and wonderful. God has chosen us to be His people, and He has blessed us with families who can help us grow in faith and obedience.
But it’s not always easy to obey God – especially when it comes to our families. That’s where the idea of “mimetic desire” comes in.
Mimetic desire is the idea that we desire what we see others desiring. In other words, we want what other people want. And often, what other people want is not what God wants for us.
But the good news is that, through Christ, we can overcome mimetic desire. In John 15:12-13, Jesus tells His disciples that He has chosen them and appointed them to bear fruit – fruit that will last. And He promises to be with us always, even to the end of the age.
So what does this mean for our families? Through Christ, we can have the strength to obey God – even when it’s difficult. It means that we can desire what God desires for us – and that our families can be a part of that.
Thank you for reading! We hope this blog post has given you some food for thought. What are your thoughts on God’s plan for His people? How does that plan extend to our families?
