'Blocking Miracles' - Mark 6:4-6

Then Jesus told [the townspeople], "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family." And because of their unbelief, he couldn't do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their unbelief.

—Mark 6:4-6 NLT

Key Thought​

Jesus was in a synagogue, an important religious place, with people who knew him well. His intentions were good, and he had great power to heal and to help. Yet in this place, he couldn't do nearly as much as he wanted because the people refused to believe and didn't expect him to be able to act. How often have well-intentioned religious people blocked the power of God to work among them because they have refused to believe in Jesus' power? More often than they ever should have!

Today's Prayer​

Father, forgive us... forgive me, for not expecting you to act in powerful ways to bring deliverance, healing, and blessing in the lives of your people. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Ephesians 1:15-20
• Ephesians 3:14-19
• 2 Timothy 3:5

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[Pelaxalmyk]

Pray for me to win lottery so I can help my family and orphans and those who are in needs.

 

[BlessedInTheStorm]

This is so true! When we are not accepted by others it hurts so very much. Rejection can be lonely and difficult. There is comfort in knowing that Jesus understands as he lived through this himself. We have to remember that God's love is unconditional and eternal. He is always with us. Amen.

Resource:
Sometimes People Will Reject You Because Its Part Of God's Plan