But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.” Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. And He marveled because of their unbelief. Then He went about the villages in a circuit, teaching. Mark 6:4-6
A few people leave their town after graduating high school and their intention is to return triumphantly at some future date with fame, fortune, and family well-earned and in hand. Okay, maybe more than a few. However, if the intention included a career as a prophet, their triumphant return was doomed before it even began. Apparently no one offered to name any streets after local boys turned prophets.
Jesus had returned to His hometown and found not even honor amongst His fellow Nazarenes. Unbelief in Him ran to a marvelous amount in Nazareth, such that Jesus could only do a few healings, Mark tells us. But wait, the Son of God could do no mighty work? Yes, because it seems that faith in the Christ is not forced on anyone. So, only works of personal healing, no big signs, and no triumphant return.
At least, not yet, on the triumphant return. We know one is coming!
Bucky
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