Mark 6: 3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph,[a] Judas and Simon?Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.
There are so many examples of the faith of the people around Nazareth, but the hometown people can't believe it. This guy is no one special. It offends them that the Messiah grew up with them. The other people,Jairus, the woman who had been bleeding for so long, even the demons recognized Jesus and had faith in him.
Even in Job today, there is a reference to the faithless. Job 21: 15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him?
What would we gain by praying to him?’
I have spent a lot of time worrying about faithless friends and family. I realize how difficult it is to be faithful. To suspend disbelief and to follow something you will never see is quite a task. But the best people I know have done that. They are always trying to be the best servants they can be of a God they feel in their hearts.
Prayer: Lord, I am Yours. I give my life to You. I am sad for those who don't share this special relationship. Be there for Your people and show us how to best serve You.
Amen
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