Jesus left there and went to His hometown, accompanied by His disciples. When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were amazed.
“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given Him? What are these remarkable miracles He is performing? Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us?” And they took offense at Him.
Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith.
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Jesus struggled to do miracles because the people had such little faith. What that proves to you and me is that we can’t just continue living worldly lifestyles and expect God to just show up every time we need Him. Yes, His grace is always freely offered. Yes, He will always welcome us back. But…could it be the reason you haven’t felt like God has been present in your life isn’t because He has moved…but because you have? Could it be that He is still right there, waiting…but it’s you and me that continues to move further away? Don’t be like Jesus’ hometown and lack the faith for Jesus to perform miracles in your life, but live with courageous faith and watch what He can do through you.
A Journey With Jesus 