The
preventive power of unbelief is amazing.
Jesus is well into His ministry.
He has done amazing things and great works of power or miracles. But in His own town He is limited in what can
be done. Here is the example of the
contrast between unbelief and doubt.
Doubt is more akin to the questions that honestly seek answers. Unbelief is rejection that seeks an excuse to
justify that rejection. Nazareth had
decided to reject Him; the citation of family association was merely a flimsy
excuse. Don’t miss the tragedy! In the presence of God and all that He might
do for them, they rejected Him because their minds were made up. Jesus could only marvel at their
rejection. What blessings and what an opportunity
they rejected.
In
contrast, the people to whom Jesus sends His disciples experienced healing and
the liberation from demonic powers. On
this trip, Jesus specifically gave the disciples authority over the demonic
powers. This mission was to be as much
about training for the disciples as it was teaching for the people. The disciples learned to do ministry quick
and light. We must not think that
ministry requires a building, a truckload of equipment and a 3-5 year
plan. They went with nothing but a
walking stick and their clothes. If the
Lord calls, the needs will be provided along the way. But we must not presume upon the Lord’s
promise for what is not His agenda.
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