Jesus’ words in Luke 8 reminds us of the gift and subsequent responsibility we have. Like the disciples, we have an understanding of “the secrets of the kingdom of God”, but that brings with it the need to be like the good soil, to really hear God’s word and act on it. “Hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.”
We have the chance to be Jesus family if we are among those “who hear the word of God and do it”. This is not a passive thing. Legion was instructed “return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” God has done so much for us, and in return we too should share the great hope we’ve been given with those around us.