Leviticus 13:1-59Mark 6:1-29
Psalm 39:1-13
Proverbs 10:10
Most people can relate to the statement of Jesus is Mark 6.
A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.
The hardest place in the world to be a Christian is at home. Going home to do ministry isn't often a wise decision. The fact is, it's hard to live a renewed Christian life at home. At home, people know the old you. They watched you grow, know your mistakes, see your failings, and know your history. Sometimes, its good to just get away. Starting over can be a wise decision. Jesus here understood the difficulty of trying to do one's job at home. He knew that staying home can be hard on the man of God. So, this text goes out to all who have ever tried to do the right thing at home and failed miserably. To those who have desired to live like Jesus, only to have it thrown back at you. For everyone who has lived a Christian life, only to have family treat you as a hypocrite. Take heart. Jesus understood. Home is a hard place to minister.
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