How much must the people of Nazareth have despised and rejected Jesus to the point that they drove Him to the edge of a cliff and tried to throw Him off? This event can be broadly interpreted in many ways for us today. If, while we are doing the Lord's work, we find ourselves unrecognized or unappreciated by others, especially those close to us, we should not be surprised. Jesus left that town and continued to preach the gospel, ultimately fulfilling God's predetermined plan on the cross.
If God establishes us, that alone is sufficient. Now is the time for His word to be fulfilled. Therefore, live with the belief that His word will be fulfilled, and even if you show just a mustard seed of faith during your life, God's works will be manifested. Moreover, as church workers, we will be able to do God's work like Elisha or Elijah.
Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, July 3, 2024.
Luke 4:16-30