And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph's son?” And he said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Physician, heal yourself.’ What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.”(Luke 4:22-23 ESV)
Jesus has just announced that He is the long-awaited Messiah who has come to deliver the poor, the captive, the oppressed. He had a great reputation - "everyone spoke well of Him", and He amazed people with His teaching, BUT people's words revealed their doubt and lack of faith - "Is this not Joseph's son?" Is He not JUST a carpenter-in-training? He can handle wood, but can He handle hearts? Can He handle sin? Can He handle OUR problems? They wanted more than words. He knew their hearts; they wanted a sign. But people who have to have a sign are not satisfied with that. Seeing is not believing. Can you believe in Him for Who He is and what He says?
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