Can you believe the dramatic ways people responded to Jesus? (Luke 4:16-31) The home town folks are first impressed with their boy's return and that such "gracious words were falling from His lips". Was He really good old Joseph's son? But as soon as Jesus predicted that they wouldn't really welcome Him (because they didn't believe in His authority and power as the Son of God), they tried to throw Him off the town cliff.
On the other hand, those in Capernaum were amazed at His teaching with authority. He could do wonderful works there because "amazement came upon them all" as He commanded evil to leave. His power and authority was recognized since He was not just one of "our boys".
Lord help us to continue being amazed at You. Protect us from the "contempt of the familiar". May we remember the authority and power You really do have.
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