MARK 6:2. “And when the Sabbath day was come, He began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing Him, were astonished, saying, from whence hath this man these things? And what wisdom is this which is given unto Him, that even such mighty works are wrought by His hands? Is not this the carpenter?” AROUND HOME. JESUS AND HIS OWN The neighbors had doubts and His family too. What was so different about this One they all knew? His work was in town where all there could see; But now mighty works from His hands came to be.
Works that affected sick folk that He knew; But unbelief blinded, all but a few. In other towns and places, much people did come To Him who could heal and feed all, not just some.
The bread from His hand was more than enough. The fish that they ate – all blessed by His mouth. The extra was gathered so none went to waste. And folks returned home with His food on their plates.
JESUS AND THE KING Herod the king with fear in his heart; Cut deeply by conscience from sin, now did smart. John, he knew innocent, but killed just the same. He thought had come back to convict him again.
JESUS AND THE DISCIPLES And His disciples who followed and did what He said, Out in a boat toiling with fear, while He prayed. Now saw Him come by them on top of the sea, “He’s walking on water! Who can He be?”
JESUS AND US They had to learn then, as we do today; That Jesus is more than the other folks say. He’s Man, but much more, all power has He; He creates food abundant, and walks on the sea.
He knows all men’s hearts, meets every need; He knows what is best before even we plead, Before “Grace’s Throne” where He hears every cry. And He came here so led, that on Calvary He died.
But now this same Jesus is raised from the dead. At His Father’s right hand, for us now He does plead. Because He was here as a man among men; He’s experienced our life, from His fullness does send.
He personally knows, rejection by kin. He knows when men’s laws, go right against Him. He knows about people who will take and not give. He knows weak disciples want for Him to live.
So, courage we take, and hearts filled with cheer. Lord Jesus, our Savior once lived right down here. And even though failure and doubts did abound; He gives us assurance; He’s walked on this ground.
A victory great over all He did win. We too, overcome because we live in Him. He looked down the road, past the cross He could see; That we too with Him, all victorious will be.
“Father, as much as I enjoy home; I’m afraid I am not what I should be when I’m there. I am a bit of a slouch. I am not too neat when I should be; I am not too thorough when I should be; I am satisfied when a job is done less than is acceptable with Linda. And then I try to defend my laziness. I appreciate letting us know what the Lord was like when He was around those who knew Him from childhood. I want to be a better carpenter; a better citizen; a better friend to the neighbors. I am praying for a better view of things that are important around home. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”