Amazing Lack Of Faith

Mark 6: 1-6

A Prophet Without Honor

6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. ² When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.

“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? ³ Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph,^[ Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.

⁴ Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” ⁵ He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. ⁶ He was amazed at their lack of faith.

Despite his amazing preaching and miraculous cures, Jesus was still regarded as the "local boy", the carpenter's son. Why should he be treated differently from anyone else?  In turn, he was amazed at the lack of faith among the people of his own town, which hindered his ministry there. 

What would have been my reaction if I were one of those Nazarenes?  What is my reaction NOW as each day I see "minor miracles" (or even big ones) occur through my prayers or those of others? Faith is a gift, but it still needs work to expand it and apply it to my everyday circumstances.  Lord, I do believe, help my unbelief!

Bro. Rene