“Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilæans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.” (John 4:43-45 KJV)
The Lord's sojourn in the Samaritan city of Sychar was a purposeful route taken by the Lord set to satisfy the thirst of the Samaritans' souls. As many believed and received the saving grace of the Lord during His two days communing with them, affirm that passing the unusual way through Samaria instead of His hometown Nazareth on the way to the other side of Galilee, was the Father's will. The folks in Nazareth, in contrast to the Samaritans who were expecting Him, were not receptive of His message. The Nazarenes looked at Him with much familiarity.
Yes, the Lord returned from His mission in Samaria on the way from Jerusalem, where many from Galilee saw the great things He did at the feast. The region of Galilee is where his home town of Nazareth is. But, He by-passed it and went back to the village of Cana where He did His first miracle turning water to wine. His family and friends who He grew up with in Nazareth, didn't have much interest for His message, so He instead went on to surrounding cities and villages.
These words are for our reminder, the Lord was rejected by many even in His own town and household. We should not be dismayed if we too are treated the same by the people we know because of the Lord's name and Words that we share. That's the nature of this world. As children of God, born again by faith in Christ Jesus, we will be hated by many, as the Lord was (John 15:18).
The Lord Jesus went around the cities and villages called the Decapolis on the other side of the Sea of Galilee, performing many miracles. Then, finally “He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went about among the villages teaching.” (Mark 6:1-6 ESV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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