To the Ends of the Earth: Witness – Week 9, Day 5 – Real Brotherly Love Has Christ as Its Source

Mark C. McCann | 03/28/2025

For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through suffering. For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified have all one origin. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying,

“I will proclaim your name to my brethren,

in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.”

Hebrews 2:10–12

It is an awesome, unfathomable truth that Jesus became like us so that he could destroy the power of death that held sway over our lives. That we can call the Son of the Living God our brother should bring us to our knees in wonder. Because Jesus is the source of our salvation, we are all members of the one family of faith.

All our words and actions are grounded in the One who suffered for our sins. Our changed lives, moving ever forward along the path of salvation, are holy signs of the love that overcomes all sin and transforms stumbling sinners into solid saints. Our high calling is to give glory to God in how we witness to his saving power in the way we live our lives and reach out to those who are seeking a Savior.

Questions for reflection

What amazes you most about Jesus becoming our brother to lead us back to the Father?

Do you truly look to Jesus as the source of the strength you need to live every day? Where can you seek his grace a bit more?

How can you witness to the power of Christ’s love to everyone you meet today?

Praying with Scripture

Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and he who loves is born of God and knows God. (1 Jn 4:7)

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About the Author

Mark C. McCann

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Mark C. McCann is an author and Ministry Consultant with more than 30 years of writing and ministry experience. He has published articles for a number of Catholic magazines and websites including St. Anthony Messenger, Emmanuel Magazine, Liguorian Magazine, Catholic Stand, the Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He recently published the 4-volume Catholic men's devotional, To the Ends of the Earth, as well as the 2021 Advent Daybreaks devotional and 2022 Lenten Daybreaks devotional with Liguori Publishing. He has also released his End Times novel series, Jacob's Dream: The Vision and Jacob's Dream: The Final Battle. He was a radio host and producer for 8 years at a Connecticut Christian radio station and has worked as a Catholic religion teacher/campus minister and a parish youth minister. He has also served the Norwich, CT Diocese as a Youth Ministry Director and Family Life Director. He currently lives in Connecticut with his Proverbs 31 wife, where together they have brought up three incredible children. He strives each day to live out his call to be a man of words. You can learn more about Mark and his writing at www.wordsnvisions.com.