Why Do You Lack Faith

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Mark 6:1–6 ASV

And he went out from thence; and he cometh into his own country; and his disciples follow him. And when the sabbath was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and, What is the wisdom that is given unto this man, and what mean such mighty works wrought by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended in him. And Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages teaching.

Jesus decided to go home to His own village to teach. He spoke great words. We know this because of the first three questions the people asked. They recognized His gifting, but refused to believe who He was because of who they remembered Him to be. They were focused on the past. This is evident in the follow up questions. Again, they would only believe who He was not who He is. They lacked faith because of the past. Mar 6:1-6

Who has God placed in your now that was in your then you won’t believe in, even though God has transformed them. It could be someone who was an alcoholic or dependent on drugs, but now shares the gospel. Maybe a sexual sinner who is now anointed to preach. It could be someone who was quiet and not popular, but now is very outspoken for God.