Mark 3:17
“James, son of Zebedee, John, brother of James (Jesus nicknamed the Zebedee brothers Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”),”
“James and John the sons of Zebedee, (but Jesus nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder”),”
Jesus had a sense of humor. He acknowledged James and John for their zeal and rhetorical abilities with this affectionate nickname. I can imagine the gentle humorous kidding that took place in this first family of Christ. I image him speaking to me this way too. Increasingly I know him as a person, with a personality. He has led me a long ways from the little girl with an authoritative father struggling to find her way to God.
Lord, I thank you, over and over! You called me and led me to yourself. You are my well-deserved Lord and I worship you.