53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?" they asked. 55 "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, and aren't his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? 56 Aren't all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?" 57 And they took offense at him.
But Jesus said to them, "Only in their own towns and in their own homes are prophets without honor."
58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.
Matthew 13:53-58
Sometimes it is the people who have known you the best, the people with whom you have experienced life prior to your conversion who are skeptics concerning your new life in Christ. Do not be discouraged today as a result of other people’s actions as we live in a fallen and broken world at war where there is hate and jealousy and pride and anger present all around you. The only one you should be concerned about pleasing today is the One who lives inside of your heart of hearts who is waiting anxiously to open your eyes in such a way that you can see Him at work in your very life in order that you can play out your part by loving Jesus and loving others as He loves you. Spend some time with the Father today, focus on Him and He will give you the strength to persevere as His love is all that you will ever need!
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