How Powerful Is Faith????

Lack of it can stop Jesus in His tracks!  Take a look.

Mark 6:4-6(NKJV)

4But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.” 

5Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. 

6And He marveled because of their unbelief. Then He went about the villages in a circuit, teaching.

I had never noticed this before.  Notice that it doesn't say he chose not to do mighty works there.   It says He couldn't.  What this seems to be saying is that even Jesus can't work miracles on or for people unless they have faith and believe.  Or maybe another way to say it is that even Jesus can't force a miracle on someone who doesn't want it. 

Kind of a weird concept isn't it?  Jesus and God are one.  God is all powerful.  He can do anything He wants, whenever He wants although I believe we can always expect God to act within His character.  So why would God put limits on Himself as Jesus when He was here on earth?

I don't know if this was God's reason or not but here is what it says to me.  This is just another way of illustrating the fact that a real relationship with Jesus can not be passive.  We have to want, seek, and desire that relationship. 

The more we want, seek, and desire that relationship by reading/studying our Bible, praying, and seeking God's guidance; the more miracles Jesus can work in our lives.  Why?  Because doing those things and experiencing what a relationship with Jesus is like are what build our faith and belief. 

Just like salvation, it requires an active response on our part.  Does that make sense? 

Speaking of salvation, have you ever made an active response to Jesus?  Have you ever asked Him to come into your life and guide you?  If not, why not do it right now.  Put the miraculous power of Jesus to work in your life today. 

It's simple.  Just have a conversation with Jesus.  Let Him know what you need.  "Dear Jesus…."