# 301 - Today's Living Word comes from Mr 3:17, “James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James, to whom He gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder.”
After naming Simon as an apostle, the next two appointed are James and John. These three would constitute the inner, inner circle of the twelve. These three amigos were (1) with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration, (2) present at the healing of Peter's mother, (3) present when Jesus raised Jairus's daughter from the dead, (4) present with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane.
These two are also given a nickname by Jesus. Collectively, He called them Boanerges. We aren't told why Jesus called them Sons of Thunder. The word “Boanerges,” literally means commotion. Which could mean that these guys were a little hyper. A little excitable if you will.
Remember, John was the one who tried to stop someone who wasn't with Jesus from casting out demons. ( Mr 9:38) And James and John wanted to send down fire from heaven to destroy the Samaritans. (Luke 9:54) And who can forget their plea to Jesus in Mr 10:37, “Can we sit at Your right hand Jesus? In all three cases, Jesus reprimanded them for not thinking through their requests. Yes these guys were a little rambunctious.
When you think of it, isn't it amazing, how Jesus transformed the instability of all three of these men into pillars of His church. But then Jesus is in the business of transformation. He will transform you if you let Him.
I’m Duane Matz and that’s Today’s Living Word.
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